The Young Life Blog
Culture is changing. The next generation is searching for friends, hope, truth — and much more. We live at this intersection, offering insight, encouragement, and practical ways to show up in the lives of students.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been comfortable most of your life calling God by names like Lord, Creator, or Father. And while these names are meaningful, have you ever stopped to wonder what God’s real name is? It’s not a requirement for faith to go beyond these titles. However, the deeper we seek to…
Have you ever noticed how different it feels when someone specifically invites you to join something, versus just seeing an open invitation? There’s something incredibly powerful about hearing the words: “We’d love to have you here,” or even a simple, “Want to sit with us?” These personal invitations can completely change how we experience opportunities…
“Prayer is more than talking to God. It’s also listening to God and learning from God. Prayer is a conversation with your heavenly Father.” — Young Life’s Discipleship Team What is prayer? Is it asking? Listening? Petitioning? Learning? A conversation with God? The answer is all of the above — and more. Prayer is so…
The passing of Tim Keller in 2023 moved many across the globe, but what some may not know is the profound influence that Young Life had on both Tim and Kathy Keller’s lives and ministry. While Tim’s legacy is widely recognized through Redeemer Church in New York City, the many books that he has authored…

