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June 22, 2009

by Lydia Rule

Happily summer begins
Quickly summer ends
Choices are made
Foundations laid

We sing, dance, and play
But at the end of the day
What did we do or say
To honor our Lord, in every way?

Waves come ashore
Then flee with a roar
Our life oft the same
Leaving as quickly as it came.

What time we possess
Give not to selfish caress
Lift your eyes to see more,
Find a Purpose to live for!

When you sit in the sun
And bask in the fun
Take time to praise
The Giver of Life’s short days.

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May 18, 2009

By Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer

Two big brown eyes stared at me. One pink tongue hungrily licked its furry chops. I looked down at my dog, who was salivating in wonder at my cereal bowl.

“It’s empty,” I told him, “There’s nothing left for you. See? There’s isn’t any leftovers.”

He continued to stare, beg, and jump into the air trying to catch a glimpse of my cereal bowl. I walked away and headed into the kitchen to put away my dishes. I could hear his paws devotedly trailing behind me.

Why is he chasing after nothing? And then it hit me. I wasn’t much better than my wishful dog who thought that my empty cereal bowl contained something marvelous. I have often chased after empty things in life, only to find out that I had been chasing after trivial vanities.

As humans, we crave the empty, vain things of this world. And yet, God wants to give us his full and overflowing blessings in exchange for the empty vessels that the world gives us. He offers his gifts to us freely; all we have to do is realize that what we are chasing after is worthless in comparison to serving Jesus Christ. After all, God is the treasure that we need to be seeking after! Nothing else can compare to what He has to offer us!

Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. ~ Psalm 119:37

Bio: Lydia Rule is a published author who is frequently found on her computer busily typing away. And on occasion, her poor unsuspecting dog provides the inspiration for her next devotional.

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April 1, 2009

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February 16, 2009

By Lydia Rule, RTF staff writer

I sat outside of the church auditorium with a friend.

You could read the uncertainty in her eyes. She was weighing the cost of following Christ, afraid to trade her life for what God had to offer. “Not right now, maybe later. I still have things I want to do,” was all she could reply.

Few weeks later, I lost contact with her. My family moved, her e-mail address didn’t work anymore, and no one knew how to get a hold of her. (more…)

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January 16, 2009

by Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer

(Proverbs 1:20-33)

Waiting in the streets

To rescue from night

Wisdom cries, for people

To follow The Light

Wisdom shoved aside;

People running past

“Listen to my fated plea!

Listen to truth at last!”

Wisdom speaks loudly

Through many voices

Of those around you

Forewarning choices

(more…)

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January 7, 2009

Congratulations to Lydia Rule, Real Teen staff writer, on the publication of her first book, Devos to Go!

Devos 2 Go is a fun, fast-food themed devotional for busy teens and young adults on the go. It has a quick thought for the day, a verse, and a prayer to help teens get spiritually full.

We are proud of Lydia. You can check out her book on Amazon.com. We’ll connect with Lydia soon in an interview so she can share her publishing journey and what it’s like to be a teen author.

If you want to read more of Lydia’s devos on Real Teen Faith, check out the archives. She loves Jesus and she loves writing, and both are evident in her RTF devos.

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December 20, 2008

 

By Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer

It seems everywhere I go, the same Christmas tunes are ringing in my ear. I can’t count how many times I’ve been told by these songs that Santa Claus is coming to town, it’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, and that chestnuts should be roasting on an open fire. I feel like a humbug when these songs begin to play. There never seems to be any variety; just the same old jangles that I heard last year, and the year before that….

Don’t get me wrong—I don’t dislike these songs, but after awhile, they become rote, meaningless. I robotically sing the words without thinking about them. Repetition makes these songs seem weary and stripped of meaning. (more…)

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November 24, 2008

by Lydia Rule, RTF Staff Writer

Thankfulness is knowing that you don’t have much, but that you have enough.

Thankfulness is accepting your physical flaws, and realizing that you could have more.

Thankfulness is dealing with emotional wounds, and joyfully trusting that God knows what life experiences you will need later down the road.

Thankfulness is eating a turkey, and being grateful for the many weeks of turkey and tuna salad sandwiches that follow.

Thankfulness is washing the many dishes that made it possible to enjoy a meal with your family and friends.

Thankfulness is an attitude you force into your life because it doesn’t come naturally.

Thankfulness is a way of living that changes your perspective—completely.

Bio: Lydia Rule is thankful for her book that is soon-to-be-released, her family, church, and even the leaves threatening to cover her entire backyard.

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