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 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 …
by Michelle Bauman We sang “Lift High the Cross” today at church. I’m certain I’ve sung it more than a hundred times in my life; it was a staple of my childhood, an easy hymn to belt out alongside my …
by Michelle Bauman I don’t know about you, but I occasionally find myself being able to relate to the writer of Psalm 74. From the first verse, it’s clear the psalmist is tired of the suffering He is enduring, tired …
by Michelle Bauman Sometimes when I read about Christ’s ministry, I’m reminded of a tennis match. I envision Jesus, the number one singles player in the entire galaxy, standing on one side of the court, and the Pharisees, Sadducees, and …
That’s right, the annual March for Life scheduled for Friday, January 29, is quickly approaching! While thousands of adults will attend this event, we’re also hoping that 4Life youth will walk with us again this year at Y4Life in Washington, …
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 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 …
Are you interested in discussing contemporary life issues with other high school and college-aged youth? Would you like to learn how to address those issues from a Gospel-motivated perspective? If so, Chats 4 Life is for you! Chats 4 Life …
I normally don’t share other blog posts on the Y4Life Blog, but I saw this one from the Bound 4 Life blog this morning and had to pass it along to all of you. Actually, you CAN legislate morality. By …
