by Michelle Bauman We had an unexpected wedding this week. Though it was supposed to happen at the end of May, last Tuesday the couple moved it to Sunday. Caterers were called and guests were contacted. The DJ, photographers, and …
by Michelle Bauman You are Your Best Thing is the title of a book by Tarana Burke, founder of the “MeToo” movement, and Brene Brown—professor, author, and public speaker. The book is a “collection of essays on Black shame and …
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life As a child, I spent lots of time with my grandma. She taught me how to crochet, how to ease an earache, and how to level off a cup of flour. She introduced me …
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life Perhaps you’ve heard of the fairly famous novel, For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway. As Hemingway novels go, it’s supposed to be one of his finest. I spent years reading novels and …
How can your church not only affirm the lives of your youth but also help them become engaged in affirming the lives of others? This For Life Live presentation, with Y4Life Director Michelle Bauman, will discuss the realities youth face, …
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life I absolutely love to sing. It’s true. It doesn’t matter where I am or what I’m doing, I like having a tune in my head. And much to the embarrassment of my sons, I …
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life I’ve been reflecting on roots lately … obsessing over them, if I’m honest. It all began last spring when I filled my herb tower with starter plants. Worried that the roots might not have …
by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life I’ve been thinking a lot about justice lately. I’m guessing we all have. It’s a topic that resonates with people of all ages and races, all nationalities and cultures. In fact, the need …
Dear Youth: I’m writing you this letter on the eve of Christmas Eve, and do you know what I’m hoping is under the tree for me? Books. Could there be a better gift? A better companion for your nightstand? A …
Our lives are filled with symbols. They’re printed on billboards and designed into logos, sewn onto clothing and emblazoned on monitors. Even without words, these symbols communicate their messages loud and clear. The smiling box on your doorstep promises instant …
