Family Gatherings
by Annie Yorty Do you relish, or recoil from, the idea of family gatherings? With Thanksgiving right around the corner, let’s consider God’s plan for His family. Family Tension I recently heard a television producer talk about…
Gratitude and Giving
by Annie Yorty Have you noticed how gratitude and giving go hand in hand? When we’re thankful for God and His provision to us, we want to offer a gift back to Him. A November Tradition of…
5 Purposes for Gratitude
by Annie Yorty Have you ever wondered why God tells us to express gratitude? He doesn’t command thanksgiving because He needs it from us. He tells us to give thanks because the act of appreciation is good…
Bible Verses to Give Thanks
by Annie Yorty As we enter a season of Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy these Bible verses to give thanks. Meditate on one verse throughout each day and thank God for His goodness to you. You can…
Overcome Loneliness this Holiday Season
by Annie Yorty The season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, deemed “the most wonderful time of the year,” often doesn’t feel that way. It rarely measures up to the hype of our expectations. If the upcoming season looms…