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		<title>real life: figuring stuff out</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/04/13/real-life-figuring-stuff-out/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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By RTF Editor Abbie Miller
“So, what are you planning to do with your life?”
Yes, it had happened. Someone had asked me the worst question in the history of the universe. What am I planning to do with my life? Really?! Well, I was thinking I might waste a few years living on the streets, get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real discussion: what&#8217;s the big deal with porn?</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/02/15/real-discussion-whats-the-big-deal-with-porn/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:21:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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pornography [pawr-nog-ruh-fee]
&#8211; n
1. writings, pictures, films, etc., designed to stimulate sexual excitement.
2. the production of such material.

A heated class discussion was underway re: the porn industry in the United States &#8211; particularly porn on the internet. Should the government censor it? Who&#8217;s to say where &#8220;the line&#8221; should be drawn? What about freedom of expression? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hark! The month of love and awkwardness!</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/02/01/hark-the-month-of-love-and-awkwardness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real devo: and she deserves a second chance? riiiiight.</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/01/09/real-devo-and-she-deserves-a-second-chance-riiiiight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:16:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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by Staff Writer Arianna Zander
Sweetness dripped off her words like rain, and at each sentence, I felt my hands clench. I knew what she did to my family. The rumors she’d spread, the accusations, the blackmail. “I was only trying to help,” she said, “it was my Christian duty.” Maybe she actually thought that. Or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real devo: overcoming an eating disorder</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2012/01/02/real-devo-overcoming-an-eating-disorder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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By Guest Writer Ashli Roussel
“You are a liar.”
Although I would normally never encourage anyone to speak these words, there is an exception to that rule when it comes to one thing: an eating disorder. In fact, if you have an eating disorder, I encourage you to look it in the face and tell it, “You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real issue: cyber bullying</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/10/13/real-issue-cyber-bullying/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie</dc:creator>
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Anyone who&#8217;s ever experienced bullying via the internet knows it can go from &#8220;joking&#8221; to serious within minutes. This month, we&#8217;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&#8217;s been victimized by it? Have you been victimized by it? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real devo: change hater!</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/08/23/real-devo-change-hater/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bekah</dc:creator>
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By Staff Writer Jennifer Grimes
The word change brings a lot of random thoughts to my mind. The change I have in my wallet, for instance.
I don’t care much about it.
I rarely use change unless I’m getting something out of a vending machine, which is next to never. I usually pay with some crisp bills and then [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real devo: value</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/07/27/real-devo-value/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halee</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shannon Meiers]]></category>
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by Staff Writer Shannon Meiers
Our society seems to put an unprecedented amount of value on the dollar. Some folks may think that money can buy happiness. It&#8217;s actually quite the opposite.
God has given each of us talents. But our fulfillment doesn’t come from what we do &#8211; it&#8217;s how we use it to glorify God.
For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real advice: it&#8217;s summer, what now? (pt. 2)</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/07/20/real-advice-its-summer-what-now-pt-2/</link>
		<comments>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/07/20/real-advice-its-summer-what-now-pt-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halee</dc:creator>
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by Editor Halee Matthews
Still bored, huh? Don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ve got more ideas.
6. Tutor. Even though school is out, some parents are trying to help their kids work on their math skills or iron out the wrinkles in their grammar. Whatever the case, pick a subject you&#8217;re good at and make good grades in, and let [...]]]></description>
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		<title>real advice: it&#8217;s summer, what now? (pt. 1)</title>
		<link>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/07/18/real-advice-its-summer-what-now-pt-1/</link>
		<comments>http://realteenfaith.com/2011/07/18/real-advice-its-summer-what-now-pt-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Halee</dc:creator>
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by Editor Halee Matthews
It&#8217;s summer (just in case you missed the blinding sun and scorching heat). And now that you&#8217;re over the &#8220;woo hoo, no school&#8221; phase, you might find yourself a little bored. (Unless you&#8217;re in summer school, in which case, you have my sympathy.)
If you find yourself staring up at the ceiling, debating [...]]]></description>
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