by alex-focus | Jul 30, 2019 | YES
Saint Francis of Assisi said: “Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary, use words.” I remember the first time I saw this quote painted across the ceiling of a room when I was about 13 years old. Perhaps it had been there longer, but this was the first time I...
by alex-focus | Jun 30, 2019 | YES
“Whatever people expected, Isidora did the opposite. Instead of wanting people to think that she was beautiful or clever or holy, she hid herself by acting like a fool. Isidora was a nun who lived in Egypt, but she was not like the other nuns. Instead of wearing...
by alex-focus | Jun 30, 2019 | YES
This weekend in Detroit, participants and leaders of the YES Servant Leadership Conference 2019 got to experience the city of Detroit, and take a deep dive into what it means to be a servant leader in our world today. Participant, Ella Powers, had beautiful words to...
by alex-focus | May 30, 2019 | YES
“Do you wish to honor the body of Christ? Then do not disdain him when you see him in rags. After having honored Him in the church with silken vestments, do not leave Him to die of cold outside for lack of clothing. For it is the same Jesus who says ‘this is my body’...
by alex-focus | May 30, 2019 | YES
“A World Party is one of the most beautiful things to participate in during a YES Trip. Despite living in the same community, we oftentimes don’t know the stories and internal struggles that people around us face. We are simply called by God to show them love...
by alex-focus | May 27, 2019 | YES
May 24th – 27th was a weekend full of fun, learning, and calls to action for all participants and leaders of our 2nd Annual Servant Leadership Conference. YES provides this conference each year for those active members of YES that have been on at least one YES...