Ordinary Abundant Life
by Annie Yorty When I was a kid, long summer days stretched out before me, every day the same as the one before it. Perhaps you feel that way even now. One morning rolls into the next…
Unreasonable Intercession
by Annie Yorty You’ve probably heard of the ten Booms, a Dutch family who hid hundreds of Jews in their home during the years of World War II. At great expense to themselves—for some, their lives, they…
Gifts—Symbol of Christmas
by Annie Yorty Most of us can think back to a special gift we received at Christmas. Maybe its significance sticks not because of the object, but because of the giver. Whatever the reason, we enjoy gifts…
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…
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…