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May 13, 2008
Do Hard Things
Book Review by Jamin Goecker, RTF Staff Writer
Are the teen years a time for goofing off before adulthood? Can young people exceed the expectations of our culture? Do you believe teens can impact the world? Read Do Hard Things, by Alex and Brett Harris, if you’re unsure.
Alex and Brett started a blog in 2005, and their simple posts sparked a movement known as the Rebelution. This movement, started by teens for teens, is a rebellion against our culture’s low expectations for young people. Society’s low expectations and personal fears rob teens of the best years of life. (more…)
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May 5, 2008
Writer’s Bloc held a contest for teen writers. One of the prizes was publication on Real Teen Faith. We don’t often have fiction on RTF, but we are pleased to offer this winning entry. It’s a great story!
The Spartan
By Jamin Goecker
Ben rolled over and punched his pillow. His clock beamed 12:03. He sighed and lay on his back. Green blobs vibrated in the lava lamp on his desk. Moonlight cut through the blinds and stabbed a multicolored award tacked on the bulletin board over his desk.
Best eighth grade Bible verse memorizer
Did I get that only a year ago? I’m certainly old enough by now not to be afraid of being alone
His lip quivered as a laundry pile rose and formed an armored figure. The soldier lowered a long spear and tickled Ben’s throat with its leaf point.
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April 15, 2008
The Corner
by Jamin Goecker, 17, Guest RTF Writer
Zack listened to the guys chattering as the bus jolted down the road. He’d been around them since kindergarten, but he still hadn’t spoken to any of them. His tongue stuck to the roof of his mouth as he prepared to say something.
I’ll probably just sound weird when I talk. He slipped his headphones into his ears and pulled his hood over his eyes.
Are you like Zack? I was. (more…)
Filed under: Jamin Goecker, friendship, real devos
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