Be strong and courageous.
Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,
for the LORD your God goes with you;
he will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Happy Retro Day! This poem is a wonderful reminder of your unique purpose here on this earth. I hope it encourages and inspires you. Enjoy! ~ Halee
by RTF Staff Writer Catey Yuen
Open eyes greet the light
Walking into a dark world.
With small steps, I faced the darkness
Shattered hearts (more…)
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By RTF Staff Writer Kalli Simmerman
Those who have no sense deride their neighbors, but those who have understanding hold their tongues.
Proverbs 11:12
“Did you hear what she did last night?” The whispers were all about the school. I felt my cheeks grow hot as I clutched my books tight to my chest and hurried away from the two girls who were quietly talking over by the lockers. I felt their penetrating stares at my back as I practically ran down the hall.
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By RTF Administrative Editor Ethan Hamrick
Tonight I saw I’ve been Peter
Afraid of the wind and the waves
Striving to know
The tide’s ebb and flow (more…)
Happy Retro Day! I hope this helps give you the courage to confront your fears. Enjoy! ~ Halee
By Derek Hanisch, RTF Staff Writer
I still remember that day three years ago. I stood in front of two hundred youth at a juvenile detention center to give a sermon. I hadn’t prayed about what I was going to say. I had done the preparation on my own. I was giving the sermon on my own. And I bombed. I bombed badly. It was a real self esteem crusher for me. Because of it I hadn’t spoken in public since. (more…)
by RTF Assistant Editor Halee Matthews
Sometimes I have bad days.
Don’t we all?
A bad day is like the furry, big-teethed monster under the bed that we feared as children. It grabs us and pulls us down into the depths. It manifests itself as an uncooperative alarm clock that maliciously refuses to beep on time. It’s the little old lady in the car in front of us who stubbornly pokes along at 10 mph under the speed limit. (more…)
Happy Retro Day! I think you can all figure out why I chose this to feature this week. And it’s sweet, unique, and fun. Enjoy! ~Halee
by RTF Staff Writer Debra Weiss
If God sent you a box of candy hearts, what would they say? Perhaps some of these things…
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“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 (more…)