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…
Hidden Gems
by Annie Yorty Do you remember those kids’ magazines with hidden picture puzzles? You know, the ones that present a whole picture, but if you look closely, you delight in finding hidden gems concealed within the lines…
Be Bold
by Annie Yorty I’ve noticed an interesting inverse correlation in today’s culture. Self-promotion—the expression of one’s characteristics, opinions, or activities—has rocketed off the charts while truth-promotion has plummeted. We have grown timid in our role as image-bearers…
The Great Exchange
by Annie Yorty ©2022 The Bible lists many blessings God gives to those who choose to make Him Lord of their life. Salvation through Jesus has a transactional nature in which there is a great exchange. A…
