For Whom the Bell Toll

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 …

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Life High the Cross

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 …

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Suffering and Psalm 74

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 …

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Tennis and Toddlers

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 …

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A Need for Clarification

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 …

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Guiding Youth Toward Justice

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 …

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Chats 4 Life – Summer 2020

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 …

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First Y4Life Servant Event = SUCCESS!

I know it has been awhile since I last posted on here, but it was for good reason! The last few weeks have been dedicated to making final preparations for the 2013 Y4Life Servant Event: St. Louis, Y4Life’s first ever …

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