On Monday, August 18th, I turn 50 years old. And, if you haven’t seen Sally O’Malley on SNL, you are missing out. Search it right now and...

As summer approaches, I have been reflecting on what a full and fruitful year it has been for our family and with Young Life. We have...

We’ve officially welcomed spring, and with it, a new season full of moments to celebrate and share with you. Family Life In late March,...

Recently we had a YoungLives lunch after a local St. Patrick's Day Parade. YoungLives is Young Life for teen moms. On this particular day...

If you have any remote idea what it’s like to be on Young Life staff, you know—it can get pretty busy. You're constantly connecting with...

As we roll through the beginning of 2025, I’m excited to look back and share some of the incredible highlights from 2024 in the world of...

2024 was a year of change and growth. We sold our house, moved to Chelan, and stepped into a ministry that’s both thriving in some ways...

One Otter-pop costs SIX CENTS . When we show up at Chelan High School on Wednesdays with a backpack cooler full of Otter-pops, the kids...

Since moving to Chelan Valley on May 6th, we've come to appreciate that each day brings something new. Whether it's a local event or a...

The Carnes Family have settled in well in our rental on a hill. Each day we are beyond grateful that we get to live in this epic home for...

Catching FISH and VISION in Chelan Valley!

A NEW ADVENTURE for Michelle and Shawn Carnes - here is the story!

As the seasons shift, so can the chapters of our lives. This spring, the Carnes family is embarking on our most significant journey yet -...

As the new year unfolds, Young Life clubs resume their activities after the holiday break. The communities we serve are ready to embrace...

On the first day of Christmas Jesus gave to me... ONE 22lb crockpot Turkey for Friendsgiving Club to 60 local kids. TWO new areas started...

September-November is a busy time for Young Life staff. Not only is a time for training leaders, and planning fundraisers, but most...

Is it really October? It's been a while since I have posted, for a very good reason and I am excited to share. In the words from Jurassic...

Washington Family Ranch is a camp in Central Oregon. Creekside is a waterpark that serves middle school kids who just finished 6th-8th...

Over the past month, we've been accomplishing a lot. So get ready for some photos! Our May 15th TopGolf FUNdraiser did not disappoint! We...

Fall of 2022 we set out to MOVE MOUNTAINS in the Mountain West Young Life Region to develop areas. We go where others can't, bring a...