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…
Grace and Peace Multiplied
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I recently read that a huge majority of Americans feel overwhelmed by stress. The multiplication of troubles—chaos spreading across the world, economic pressure, political vitriol, social upheavals, and personal crises—subtracts grace and peace…
