When Pain Won’t Go Away
by Annie Yorty Have you ever accidentally touched a hot stove? Almost before your brain can fully register the wound, you yank your hand off the burner. Humans naturally avoid pain. But what about when pain won’t…
Celebrate God
by Annie Yorty “What did you do this week?” Have you ever made it all the way to Friday before someone asked you this question? When you opened your mouth to reply, you discovered you’ve been so…
Pack for Eternity
by Annie Yorty I’ve traveled with God many times to faraway places to share the gospel and teach His truth. So often, in fact, that I have a suitcase in my basement which contains things I commonly…
Bells—Symbol of Christmas
by Annie Yorty Doorbells announce. Warning bells alarm. School bells remind. Chimes of all kinds serve an important purpose. One of my favorites, church bells, call people to worship. At Christmas, they proclaim the birth of Jesus.…
Holly—Symbol of Christmas
by Annie Yorty Holly—we use its boughs to deck the halls in preparation for Christmas festivities. At least that’s what the song says. Fa la la la la, la la la la. The glossy evergreen leaves complement…