By RTF Staff Writer Matthew VanTryon

Abandon, a contemporary Christian band that is quickly gaining popularity, has had quite a journey. From their hit songs Hero and more recently, Feel it in your Heart, they have gone from a humble beginning to being nominated for a Dove Award. (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

When Jesus says, “Trust Me,”

What will my response be?

Will I give up willingly

All that I wanted to be? (more…)

Congratulations, Emily Ann! E-mail us at real(teen)faith(at)gmail(dot)com with your mailing address to claim your prize!

Everyone else stay tuned — we’ll be giving away some Stellar Kart t-shirts soon!

Thanks again to Tricia, Robin, and Multonomah for the giveaway of Praying for Your Future Husband!

By RTF Staff Writer Jamin Goecker

Note from the editor: Remember to sign up for our book giveaway by leaving a comment on the previous post. The winner will be announced on Saturday.

Tears came to my eyes — not so much from pain but frustration. I dragged my foot, staring at the ankle I had just sprained on these stupid loose rocks. (more…)

By RTF Editor B.J. Hamrick

Nag. Nag. Nag. Nag.

His words wore me down like Chinese water torture. (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Jennifer Grimes

I have to be honest. When I found out that this month’s Real Teen Faith theme was trust, I considered skipping it and waiting until the next month to write something. I just wasn’t sure that I could do it. (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Matthew Van Tryon

Zoe is a typical high school girl, who if you looked at for a second, you would assume had a typical teenage life. However, if you got to know her, you would find that… (more…)

What’s the difference between faith and trust? Can you have one without the other?