Archive for July, 2007

July 20, 2007

I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Josh Harris
Review by Rachel MôK, RTF Staff Writer

I first read this book when I was 14 years old, well most people think I was weird, why? Because that is THE AGE when “dating” in High School is cool, apparently its the “in” thing. I mean why would a 14-year-old girl be thinking about a long term commitment, in other words marriage. All she would think is, “oh that guy is cute, I think I like him.”

Sadly, high school flings are getting more common these days, in fact I use to think that
was alright, part of teenage life and growing up, but I have changed that mind-set. (more…)

Filed under: rachel mok, real links, real review

July 19, 2007

I Will Go by: Debra Weiss

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: Psalms 71:16a (KJV)

Dear Lord, if me You send, into some small town, I will go.

Dear Lord if me You send, into the jungles of Africa, I will go.

Dear Lord, if me You send to my neighbor down the street, I will go.

Dear Lord if me You do not send, in a small town, the jungle, or to my neighbor, then right here I will stand.

Dear Lord, if me You do not send, then right here I will stand, awaiting Your gentle voice, Your quiet guidance.

BIO: Debra Weiss is a writer, dreamer, and born-again child of God! She works as a columnist under the pen name of Jade West. Debra has many goals and hopes for her future, but her number one goal is to be a living sacrifice for Jesus Christ. Visit her blog at http://my-god-rocks.blogspot.com/

Filed under: real poem, real devos, Jade west

July 18, 2007

Chasity Ring Girl Loses Case

BBC News 24, July 16, 2007

Excerpt of article: A 16-year-old girl was not discriminated against when she was banned from wearing a “purity ring” in school, the High Court has ruled.

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Filed under: real articles, real issues

July 17, 2007

Passageway 

One of the best sites on the net for Christian students. Be sure to hit “Play” on the home page to listen to cool music while you browse this site sponsored by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc. (Click the “Track” button for more tunes.)

A not-too-busy, easy to follow resource with a Q&A page worth referring your students and their friends to, along with “Believe” and “Grow” pages for non, new, and used Christians to explore loads of culture current topics and other questions about growing and becoming a follower of Jesus. There are also informative pages on pop culture profiling believers in the arts and sports and quick takes on movies and music. Students and youth workers alike will appreciate the free downloads.

Filed under: youth worker resources, real links

July 17, 2007

Deeper Devotions for Christian Students is just that — it’s a website for teens who want to be thinking Christians. Some of the titles of the devos made me want to dig deeper, which is what a devo should do. I read through a few of the devos. Some are excellent. Some are okay. Read them with a Bible in hand.

Filed under: real links, real devos

July 16, 2007

I heard this in a prayer once and it has really stuck with me. This is the kind of person that I want to be. I hope that it encourages you to do something big with your life today!! Ashley Phillips, RTF Staff Writer

To be a confident and secret keeper,
and know all your plans for what will come to be.
I’m tired of seeing people who just praise in steeples.
I want to see people who will be the key.

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Filed under: real poem, ashley phillips, real devos

July 14, 2007

I am serene. I have full awareness of what I have chosen … If I must die, I will die. Somebody, a long time ago, did it for all of us … I never thought it would end this way. But I am ready to face the consequences. - Abdul Rahman, an Afghan convert to Christianity, quoted in AP

Am I Willing?

by Kelsey Shaw, guest writer

To think about a person having to fight for their right to go to church, believe in God, and talk about it, is strange and unfamiliar in the good ol’ U. S. of A. To add to that, the fact he is not scared to believe in something that may get him killed is mind blowing. It makes me wonder, if I were in his position, would I do the same? Would I still have a relationship with Jesus? (more…)

Filed under: Guest Writers, real quote, real devos

July 13, 2007

Today RTF continues the interview with author, Jeanette Hanscome. If you have questions for Jeanette, e-mail RTF and we’ll send them to her and follow up later!

Suzie: What would you say to teen writers who have been told, “you can’t write” because of a disability of some type?

Jeanette: I would say, tune out anyone who sends “You can’t” messages. (more…)

Filed under: writing, real interviews