Archive for September, 2007
September 25, 2007
Real Needs
By RTF Staff Writer Jade West
“And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” –Luke 11:9 (KJV)
“But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 (KJV)
So many times, we use verses like these to ask about physical things–a new computer, a digital camera, a better job and the list goes on and on.
But how often do you take the time to pray for other needs and wants? Like your emotional and spiritual needs? (more…)
Filed under: real devos, Jade west
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 9:38 am | 2 Comments
September 20, 2007
I don’t know where to turn anymore. My family relationship is getting worse and worse, and when I try to open up to my friends, they just blow me off because I have been unrealistically known as the easy going, happy girl.
I love my jesus, but this is getting my focus off of him, making fall deeper and deeper. I was struggling with suicidal thoughts in 7th grade, and they are coming back again…Is there anything I can do to help me deal or something? I’m scared. Katherine (more…)
Filed under: suicide, faith, family, real advice
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 8:19 am | 3 Comments
September 19, 2007
A few years ago Bekah Hamrick lost a friend who meant a lot to her. She shared her feelings about that amazing friendship, and her loss in a poem titled Sunrise, published in Real Teens, Real Stories, Real Life.
Where is Bekah now? (more…)
Filed under: writing, real story, faith, RTF books
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 12:54 pm | 4 Comments
September 18, 2007
Lydia Barnes is a 14-year-old who travels with her father across the world on missions trips. She runs into wild adventures, and some that test her faith.
Have you read a good book lately, only to find out you were disappointed when it was over? Well, with this series it doesn’t end. On the website, you can play games, read her blog, check out the countries this character has visited, and even ask Lydia questions.
Filed under: real fun, real missions, real links
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 10:47 am | 1 Comment
September 15, 2007
Ministry
by Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer
The word “ministry” sounds big, impressive, and intimidating. Often, people are frightened by the idea of starting one. To avoid getting involved, we often make excuses. Teenagers feel too young to have a ministry, adults don’t have time, and the shy are afraid to try. . .
But ministry really is not as frightening as it sounds. In fact, if you look at the word ministry, you find something interesting: (more…)
Filed under: Real Bible Study, teens making a difference, real devos, lydia rule
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 9:32 am | 4 Comments
September 12, 2007
Are you looking for a cool site (other than RTF!) for devos, interviews, and more? You need to check out YouthWalk.
YW is a devotional magazine designed to help students navigate the Bible, to get to know God through it, and to answer His call to the live the adventure. (more…)
Filed under: writing, real links
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 4:16 pm | 1 Comment
September 10, 2007
Do you ever feel spiritually naked? What? (more…)
Filed under: Real Bible Study, faith
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 9:15 pm | 1 Comment
September 7, 2007
Rebekah E. Trittipoe’s “Under an Equatorial Sky”
by Jenn Joshua, RTF Staff Writer
Dangerous. Uncertain. Demanding. These words accurately describe a six-day, six-stage, jungle marathon through 250 km of rough Brazilian Amazon terrain.
Courage. Skill. Determination. These words describe the qualities a competitor would need to finish the race. Do people with this extraordinary combination still exist?
Filed under: real review, jenn joshua
Posted by T. Suzanne Eller @ 8:59 am | 4 Comments
