Going in Circles
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Have you ever found yourself going in circles? Directionally challenged. That’s what we would affectionately call my mom. I recall taking a rare road trip from Pennsylvania to Ohio as a teen to…
Mothers’ Unique Calling
by Annie Yorty ©2022 William Ross Wallace wrote in his 1865 poem, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” Indeed, mothers wield profound influence on the world through their children. That’s…
How to Respond to Loneliness
by Annie Yorty ©2022 Betrayal, false accusations, and loneliness—every human must bear these unavoidable, heartbreaking burdens. Jesus, living in a fully human condition, was no exception. But Jesus is also fully God. That’s why, in the final…
Night to Shine
by Annie Yorty ©2022 An exquisite princess poses hand on hip in the shadows at the edge of the red carpet surveying a cheering crowd. She inhales a deep breath and holds it, waiting for her…
Give Thanks for God’s Presence
by Annie Yorty ©2021 Emmanuel—the name of Jesus identified in the opening chapter of Matthew. The promise of God with us. A simple promise, yet so significant. In this Thanksgiving blog, let’s consider how we can better…
