Archive for the 'real issues' Category

February 28, 2008

An article in Details magazine (reprinted on DoSomething.com) reports that Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas have gone on the record about their commitment to virginity . . . at least until marriage.

DoSomething isn’t quite sure what to do with this, though they appreciate that they guys have taken a stand on something.

Check out the article.

Check out the Jonas Brothers music on their MySpace!

And tell us what you think–about the article, about the issue, about the music.

Filed under: faith in action, celebrities, teens making a difference, music, real issues

February 15, 2008

My daughter has been cutting off and on when she gets stressed since she was 11 and she is now 13. I have got her counseling and the counselor said she is fine. I have tried to talk to her and she says I don’t know how to say what I feel. She will hide it and deny it when you see a cut. When things are really bad though you will see 6-8 cuts in a row on the under side of her arm by her arm pit.We just got a call from the counselor at school to say that she is cutting again. She needs help but she isn’t asking for help. Do you have any good articles that my husband and I can read?  (more…)

Filed under: real issues, self-injury

January 21, 2008

According to our stats, a lot of people accidently find Real Teen Faith because they plug in a few keywords on Google.com to find teens and sex. They weren’t looking for a ministry that talks frankly about God and faith and real life, but porn.

Those keywords lead them here because it’s a teen site and we do talk about sex, but from a Scriptural point-of-view and we’re upfront about that. But something (or Someone) draws them to visit RTF. We’re glad that they do.

Maybe you are one of those people. Maybe you’ve snagged by the lure of Internet pornography. You hate it, but you keep doing it because it’s easy, because it makes you feel a certain way, or because it’s part of your secret life.

The truth is that any type of addiction can be overwhelming. Where do you begin if you want that part of your life to change? (more…)

Filed under: porn, youth worker resources, sex, real links, real issues

January 14, 2008

Do you ever wonder if a teen (or anyone) can change the world?

Lindsey Giambattista is a teen who wanted to do something through her faith that would change the world. Giambattista began praying about an outreach - some sort of ministry she could participate in - some way to utilize her unique gifts for God’s glory. Besides being an A-student, Lindsay was/is an avid shopper.

So after considerable prayer and debate, the idea was born. Taylor’s Closet would allow girls in foster care to come into a store-like environment and “shop” for whatever clothes they liked - completely free of charge. The idea was just to put a smile on their face for a moment and let them know they weren’t alone. (more…)

Filed under: fashion, faith in action, teens making a difference, real missions, real articles, real issues

December 20, 2007

Ultimate Escape is a site for teens who want to be free from sexual addictions or addiction to pornography.

Filed under: youth worker resources, sex, real issues

December 7, 2007

According to the 2007 online survey for Junior Achievement and Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, an accounting firm, nearly 40% of teenagers says that you have to lie and cheat to succeed.

The teens said that includes cheating on tests to get ahead, stealing if you are short on cash, and lying if it gets you out of a scrape.

Is breaking rules necessary to make it in life?

Filed under: real surveys, real question, real issues

December 6, 2007

(picture from USA Today)

 

Joyless World

by Lydia Rule, RTF Teen Staff Writer

In a mall located in Omaha, Nebraska, a shooter killed eight people and then took his own life as well.

As I read this news article, I couldn’t help but wonder WHY? Isn’t this the time of the year when people are supposed to be joyful? When little children sit and stare at their presents and wish that Christmas would arrive soon? Isn’t this supposed to be the time where people sing “Joy to the World” and think of others above themselves? (more…)

Filed under: real poem, real issues, lydia rule

December 2, 2007

I used to have a strong faith in God, but junior year has messed me up, I don’t feel close to him anymore, my grades have been falling. I have suffered from depression and Ii always feel doubtful. I don’t know what to do about falling into the wrong relationships with guys who don’t have the same religious faith as me, but I really need some advice from someone who has more faith than I do… Emi

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Filed under: faith, real word, real issues, real advice