Be Prepared in 2023
by Annie Yorty As the calendar turns over to each new year, I tune in to hear from God about a big picture concept He wants me to focus on for the next 365 days. This year,…
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.…
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…
Righteousness Protects
by Annie Yorty ©2022 I recently shared how righteousness restores hope. But God’s righteousness has many additional facets and functions. The Bible also says that righteousness protects us. Queen Elizabeth II I’ve never been much of a…
Growing with God
by Annie Yorty ©2022 New life requires nurture to grow to maturity. When God implants His Spirit within a believer, He expects and encourages a lifetime of growth. Let’s peek into the life of a little girl…
