Ready for Christmas
Ready for Christmas by Annie Yorty With only six days to go until the big day, we often ask one another, “Are you ready for Christmas?” The conversation usually revolves around the to-do list—shopping, food prep, cleaning,…
How to Calm Fear in a Political Season
by Annie Yorty Everywhere we turn, we hear and read about awful predictions if this or that person is elected in November. People are anxious about what might happen to our country in the future. How can…
Use Your Privilege
by Annie Yorty As a parent, I gave special privileges to my children when they proved themselves ready to use them responsibly. As a child of God, you have privilege. He wants you to enjoy and use…
Stand Up Under Rejection
by Annie Yorty As a young Christian, I sometimes told friends the little bit of biblical truth I had acquired. Often, their response was unenthusiastic. Sometimes they mocked me for believing so-called fairy tales. My first dose…
World Down Syndrome Day
by Annie Yorty March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Across the world, we celebrate individuals who are blessed with three copies of the twenty-first chromosome rather than the typical two, including my daughter, Alyssa. To honor…
