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Real Advice: I’m jealous 2008-08-05 04:41:00 I need a bible scripture or advice about jealousy and real beauty because I get jealous easily, especially about apearance. Like, I believe that other girls are more beautiful than me. That’s why I look for scriptures about what real beauty is in the eyes of Jesus Christ. I am having a hard time finding [...]
Real Article: I felt useless 2008-08-04 09:26:38 Campus Life, June/July 2008
I Felt Useless
On my youth group service trip, I wanted to be used by God. But I couldn’t help but feel a little left out. by Becky Visser as told to Amy Adair
EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE: I dropped the heavy concrete block and brushed the sweat from my forehead. I glanced around the [...] Read more:Article
, useless
Real Word: Hosea 3:1-5 (The Message) 2008-08-01 03:45:00 ~Real Word~
Then GOD ordered me, “Start all over: Love your wife again, your wife who’s in bed with her latest boyfriend, your cheating wife.Love her the way I, GOD, love the Israelite people,even as they flirt and party with every god that takes their fancy.”
RT: Hosea paints a powerful picture in these scriptures as he [...] Read more:Message
Real Poem: My Angel 2008-07-30 04:33:00 My Angel
by T. Suzanne Eller
a whispered word
a tender touch
like angel’s wings
lingering, her fingertips still brushing the corners of my heart
I see her in the morning
when I pray
I thank God
for every moment, every hour
this angel walked with me
she walked in faith
and now do I
though I cannot hold
my angel with earthly hands
yet one day, and not too [...]
Real Quote: When things are hard 2008-07-29 09:16:45 It is not true to say that God wants to teach us something in our trials: through every cloud He brings, He wants us to unlearn something. ~ Oswald Chambers
I read this quote this morning and it stopped me. .
What does this mean? When things
are tough, like when I had cancer or when my [...] Read more:Quote
Real Devo: The Power of Friendship 2008-07-28 03:32:17 The Power of Friendship
By Jamin Goecker, RTF Staff Writer
Do you have a powerful friendship? Can you rate it by how many texts you get ending with LOL? What can be expected from a strong friendship anyway?
Writers Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were friends throughout their lives. They critiqued each other’s works which later became known as [...]
Real Music: Crawl 2008-07-26 04:52:15 Crawl
By Derrick Hanisch, Guest Writer, 21
One of my favorite bands is Superchick. Sad, but true. One of my highlights of Sonshine was seeing them perform. I even stood in line to get a poster autographed. It was really cool. Yes, while Superchick does sing about being a one girl revolution, and about how every girl [...] Read more:Music
Real Quote: Life-changing faith 2008-07-25 03:41:00 Americans are willing to expend some energy in religious activities such as attending church and reading the Bible, and they are willing to throw some money in the offering basket. Because of such activities, they convince themselves that they are people of genuine faith. But when it comes time to truly establishing their priorities and [...] Read more:Quote
Real Issue: When you’re sick 2008-07-24 08:38:04 Always Near
By Debra Weiss, RTF Staff Writer
You’ve sat in the waiting room more times than you can count, know more doctors than seems fair for someone your age.
You can probably speak more medical lingo than even the most accomplished doctors—and you’ve yet to graduate high school.
You have withstood test after test. Hospital stays become the [...]
Change*the*World: Published! 2008-08-21 03:21:09 What can one teen do? They can publish books! Lydia Rule, RTF Staff writer has signed a contract for her new book, Devo’s on the Go. Her desire is to change the world through her writing.
She’s looking for a few more devos to add to the book. Here’s what Lydia had to say about this [...] Read more:Change
, World
Real Link: RadRevolution 2008-08-20 09:35:29 A site for girls with devos and links to topics of deeper faith, fun and fashion ideas, and more. The mission of RadRevolution is to ”encourage today’s young woman as she realizes, responds to, and rejoices in God’s radical purpose for her life”.
Rad Revolution
Real Link: New Attitude 2008-08-19 10:06:19 New Attitude is a blog written by a guy named Eric Simmons. You can connect with NA at their conferences, the blog, on Facebook, and
What is New Attitude? New Attitude began when a dude named Joshua Harris felt a call to equip his generation with biblical truth they could take back to their local churches. [...]
What can one teen(s) do? They pray! 2008-08-18 10:30:26 IHOP. Not the place with the delicious pancakes, but it’s just as awesome.
Nearly ten years ago a guy and a few students got together to pray.
Talk about a marathon, this prayer meeting is still going on. Students have been talking to God night and day since. With every prayer meeting having a full worship team, [...]
Real article: Ethan’s story 2008-08-15 03:25:39 Out of Pain, God Restores (Ethan
Martin)
by Ethan Martin, Intern, Exodus International
Excerpt of article: As is the case with most male homosexual strugglers, my struggle began at a young age. . .
Although experiencing the same abuses as children, my brother and I had very different temperaments. I was a sensitive, compassionate child who often cried [...] Read more:story
Real Fun: What Catey says. . . 2008-08-14 09:39:45 My Orthodontist is the Devil in Disguise
by Catey Yuen, RTF Staff Writer
So, I’ve had braces for almost the 18-month slot they allotted me (and if I have to go a day over, I think I will go mad.)
Let me tell you a little bit about my braces experience. I HATE THEM.
I am a rule keeper as [...]
Real Word: Best Friend God 2008-08-11 03:10:00 (The Message James 4:7-10)
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The [...]
Real Video: Hug someone today 2008-08-07 03:01:00 From Melony H. (who used to be a teen in the youth group in my church, but who is now a 20-something mom): “Suzie, Many years ago you told me to give my mom 5 hugs in a course of a week, do you remember that? I finally gave her that hug the other day, [...]
Real Advice: Why did God say no to sex? 2008-08-06 04:29:00 Oh first things first: I saw you on myspace and ur link..I’m a Christian and 23 years of age. Still in college and having sex problems. I like girls and they like me cause of course I’m handsome. But the problem is, they want the thing I biblically am not supposed to give. As a [...]
Real Word: Give a free Bible to a friend 2008-09-12 08:11:06 National ‘Truth for Youth’ Week - Order your free Bible online now!
Help to reach 53.8 million youth in America’s public schools with “the truth” of God’s Word
American Family Association / American Family Radio is partnering with Revival Fires International, the ministry of Evangelist Tim Todd, this week (Sept. 8-12) to place a Truth for Youth [...] Read more:friend
What can one teen do? 2008-09-11 09:06:14 Mission helps teen ‘do my part’
September 11, 2008
By Denise M. Baran-Unland Special to the Herald News
EXCERPT OF NEWS ARTICLE: Tattooed on the top of Cailin Rooney’s right foot are the words “To the ends of the earth,” an 18th birthday present she gave to herself last year — words that summarize her life’s mission.
“One of [...]
Are you a writer? Music or Movie critic? 2008-09-10 09:34:18 RTF is looking for great new writers to add to our team to write devos, reviews, lyrics or poems, or interviews with teens who are changing the world around them.
Is that you? Do you want to connect with 6,000 to 9,000 teens every month?
If you are interested, e-mail Suzie, founder of Real Teen Faith with [...] Read more:Music
Real Article: Jordan Sparks Defends Purity Ring at VMA 2008-09-08 09:06:51 PEOPLE Magazine
Jordin Sparks
Defends Purity Rings on VMAs
By Brian Orloff
Excerpt: Not everybody is laughing at Russell Brand at this year’s Video Music Awards.
Jordin Sparks spoke out against the British comedian’s jokes about the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings before introducing T.I.’s performance. (Read rest of article here.)
From RTF: It takes courage to stand up [... Read more:Article
, Jordan
Real Review: Pure by Rebecca St. James 2008-09-05 10:46:08 Pure: a 90-day devotional for the mind, body & spirit
by Rebecca
St. James
, best selling author and musical artist
When Rebecca was 12 years old she attended a program at her school that significantly impacted her life’s story. A speaker asked people to come forward if they felt God leading them to give their talents and [...]
Real Devo: Renovation 2008-09-03 09:14:26 Renovation
by Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer
Right now, my family and I are in the process of renovating our new house—painting walls, rebuilding the kitchen, laying down carpet, and of course, touching up all those little stains and spots along the way. It is amazing what two or three coats of paint can do to a [...] Read more:Renovation
Real Interview: Crystal Miller, Part II 2008-09-02 03:37:00 Welcome back to Part II of my interview with CrystalMiller
, author and speaker. Crystal has traveled around the world, sharing her message of hope. Crystal is a Columbine survivor and she has written an amazing book called, Marked For Life.
Let’s continue the interview. Welcome back Crystal!
Suzie: You wrote a chapter called Heroes of Hope. [...]
Real Interview: Crystal Miller, author, speaker, Columbine survivor 2008-09-01 03:12:00 Marked for Life: Choosing Hope and Discovering Purpose After Earth-Shattering Tragedy
Hi Crystal
. This is Suzie Eller and we are thrilled to have you at Real Teen Faith. Columbine
was a turning point in our nation. It’s something that previous generations never thought of, and yet violence in schools has occured in many states across [...] Read more:Miller
Real Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2008-08-29 08:54:51 One of our favorite sites is Planet Wisdom. It’s chock full of great articles, conference news, music, and movie reviews. This is a current review of:
The Sisterhood of the TravelingPants
, reviewed by Steven Harrell
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Rated PG-13 for mature material and sensuality.
reviewed by Steven Harrell
Excerpt of Review: Most of the [...]
Real Word: Teach us to pray 2008-08-28 08:53:24 One day he was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said, “Master, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1
Real Quote
It is not part of the life of a natural man to pray. We hear it said that a man will suffer in his life [...]
Real Devo: Excuses? 2008-09-29 09:22:24 Excuses
by Derek Hanisch, RTF Staff Writer
How many times do we use our circumstances as an excuse? We can get a Biblical example by looking at Moses, and how when God wanted him to lead the Israelites to freedom he responded with: “I can’t, I have speech problems.” Moses used his circumstances, his speech problem, whatever [...] Read more:Excuses
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