Abbie Miller
By RTF Editor Abbie Miller
As soon as I walked into the youth room, I knew.
There was a certain tension in the air. Deep lines creased the foreheads and lips of our leaders. The youth pastor was pacing like a caged, nervous, blushing animal. When we all sat down, we realized we were going to be talking about sex. Ugh. In .0004 seconds, exactly 100% of the people in the room wanted to be anywhere else. (more…)
By RTF Editor Bekah Hamrick Martin
Some of you know my story.
Shame.
Loss.
Depression.
Worthlessness.
Anyone who’s ever experienced bullying via the internet knows it can go from “joking” to serious within minutes. This month, we’ll be hearing and reading some real-life stories from people who have experienced cyber-bullying firsthand.
What do you think about it? Do you know anyone who’s been victimized by it? Have you been victimized by it? Have you been the bully?
And what can you do about it?
Click here to watch the video stories of 8 teens.
Leave your thoughts/experiences in the comments below.
* * *
This is a safe place. You can feel free to post anonymously. If you are being bullied and need help immediately, talk to your parents or a trustworthy adult. You do not need to suffer in silence.
If you just want to talk or need some advice, please email us at realteenfaith@gmail.com. We’re always here to listen and help.
photo credit
By Guest Writer Rebecca Good
Love, my Darling, what are you now?
Look what you’ve become somehow.
I don’t like your new semblance –
Why don’t you keep your right stance?
By Guest Writer Sarah G.
“Mom, I don’t feel good. I’m going to bed. Wake me up for dinner, please.”
That statement, I don’t feel good, was being said way too often in my house – every day after school. (more…)
When change is all around us, we can be assured that even change is a beautiful letdown.
Let this song by Switchfoot encourage you today.
By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers
I’ve never been a huge fan of change.
Maybe because when I was little, it seemed that change only brought bad things. Change brought stressful jobs to my dad. Change moved me away from my best friends. Change was a little bit scary. And change hurt.
Then I grew up (not necessarily matured, just sayin’,) (more…)
By RTF Contributor Derek Hanisch
I looked in the mirror and smiled. With a little imagination I looked as if I belonged at Hogwarts. (more…)