Becoming a Mother: Three Lessons on Love

Nadia Hartwig Ever since I can remember, my dream has been to be a mom. Simultaneously, my whole life, I have believed in the sanctity of life. Naturally, these two aspects of my identity have overlapped and informed one another. …

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The Importance of Lutheran Teachers

By Elizabeth Crawford The role of a classroom teacher is anything but simple. For the youngest students, teachers are expected to teach children not only how to read, write, add and subtract, but they also teach children about kindness, sharing, …

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

By Emma VanTol Music. It’s been widely enjoyed throughout time and used in a variety of ways: cultural expression, entertainment, praise and worship, and so much more. In Biblical times, the Psalms served as the Israelites’ hymnal. David and other …

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Bulldogs for Life End of Year Recap

By Emma VanTol God provided so many blessings to Concordia University – Nebraska’s Y4Life Team this past year. Bulldogs for Life was active, providing support and education on our campus and in the community. As you read, note how God …

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Eternal Destiny

by Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life I’ve been doing lots of cleaning lately—lots of sorting and throwing and giving away. And though it’s exciting to be productive, this purging is made more impactful because it’s a reminder of God’s promises, promises …

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Bearing Burdens with Joy

By Macy Froetschner As I reflect on Ephesians 4, I am humbled by the beauty of Christ’s Church. Paul paints an image of one body, intricately connected, with Christ as the head. This body is held together by God’s perfect …

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Meet Emma, the 2024 Y4Life Intern

Y4Life is so excited to welcome an intern to our LFL family this summer, and we thought you might like to get to know her too! Check out Emma’s answers to our interview questions below! Can you tell us a …

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Right Beside You

By Andrew Shiroma   I raised my hand in greeting. “Hey, Robert! Good to see you bright and early!”   Robert spread his arms wide, displaying a sweatshirt with a printed wolf head against a bright red background. “Good morning, …

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