Cori Meier, Y4Life Assistant Maybe you’ve seen it on social media – the tendency toward verbally annihilating people we don’t agree with. Disagree with someone politically or ideologically? Let’s jump straight to the name-calling. People are called “slime,” “garbage,” or …
Michelle Bauman, Director of Y4Life 2023 is off to a good start! From local and national marches to our own life-affirming events – Frontline Call, Life Week 2023, and Y4Life in Washington, D.C. to name just a few – January …
Jenna Siek Okay, so, what? You hate your body. So does Satan. Congratulations, you and the Prince of Demons have something in common: a thorough revulsion against your sinful flesh. You act like your image is a blank piece of …
By Olivia Goodroad I recently listened to an interview with Julie Andrews, the actress and singer most commonly known for her roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins, and in the interview, she discussed how she got the …
by Nadia Beadle I sat down at my computer and opened Zoom, a little nervous but very excited. This was the day my internship at Y4Life began. Was I ready? I hoped so. At the very least, I had a …
By Katie Reid Being raised in the Lutheran church, I have always been taught prayer is important, both for our relationship with Christ and for the comfort of the Holy Spirit. However, it was not until January of this year …
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.” (Psalm 139:14) I firmly believe that while the Christmas season is certainly wonderful, VBS is the most wonderful time of …
By Nadia Beadle Several years ago, an elderly couple at my church celebrated sixty years of marriage together. She packed him a sack lunch to take to work everyday, and he always held the door for her. My little brothers …
By Jenna Siek “I’m not pro-life enough.” This thought understandably convicts many people who are involved in the pro-life movement. With abortion service nationally available, suicide rates increasing, and euthanasia becoming a cultural norm, fighting for life is a huge …
