By RTF Editor Halee Matthews

Submitted to the grave,

To do battle for my soul,

My Lord, my God.

Souls of the world to save,

His broken body death’s toll,

My Lord, my Saviour. (more…)

… To Make Things a Little Easier

by Staff Writer Graceland King

Is it so hard for these honest words
To leave this mouth that wishes to avoid the consequences?
Must I bite the tongue that threatens to speak the truth
And cause trouble that will clash with the steady flow of life? (more…)

By  RTF Staff Writer Kalli Simmerman

Here’s money lying on a desk.

Just sitting there in plain sight!

No one else is around…

It would be so easy.

All I would have to do is walk by.

It’s just a few ones.

Who would notice them missing? (more…)

By Guest Writer Graceland King

It is hard to see

The morning Sun

When these eyes are

Enticed to stay in tune (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Stephany Mendia

“How wonderful, how beautiful, when brothers and sisters get along!” (Psalm 133:1a, MSG)

There’s so much
My sister doesn’t know
Words I haven’t said
Feelings I don’t show

But if I had
All the nerve in the world
I’d give her these words
Forever hers to hold:

You don’t see that
You’re my biggest inspiration
That you give me big ideas
And I have for you the deepest admiration

Please listen, please understand
You’re the strongest person I know
If I could I’d give you all you wanted
In just one hand

When I look at you
All I see is beauty
And I’m forever grateful
For all the words of wisdom
From you to me

I someday hope to be like you
Sweet, smart, and talented too

I’m so glad God gave you to me
You’ve been everything a sister should
Without you I don’t know
Who I’d be…

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Stephany (Steph) Mendia accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at age ten and has been living for Him ever since! She’s a youth worker in her church’s children’s ministry, loves kids, and has the most amazing friends and family. She attends a public high school, which has its challenges, but she loves it. She’s constantly laughing, smiling, writing, singing, and talking. You can catch up with her at her blog, Crazed About Jesus.

By Guest Writer Graceland King

The thought slides itself between the folds of one’s mind, coming to when it is least expected.  It should have never entered.

Temptation. (more…)

Thank you so much for all of your wonderful submissions to our latest contest.

There were so many entries that it was hard to narrow them down.

If you didn’t win this time, don’t worry… we’re going to have more opportunities to win prizes very soon!

Our winning entry was written by… (more…)

By Guest Writer Patricia Chandler

What Do u do when u feel like this
Suicidal thoughts
Urges to cut
Feeling alone (more…)