Last week, we asked you guys for questions you had for girls.

You did not disappoint us.

We interviewed several of our lovely lady staffers and got lots of input. And with Valentine’s Day fast approaching… like tomorrow… we thought you guys might like a little insight into the female mind. So without further ado…

Answers to 8 Burning Questions Guys Have About Girls:

By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

It was almost midnight. I should have gone to bed over an hour ago. But I couldn’t.  The draw of the shiny blue screen was too much to bear. My red-rimmed eyes darted to the battery indicator on my laptop. 10%. Good. Time for one more status update. Even as I was typing, I happened to glance over at the list of my online friends. Uh oh. My dad was online. This wasn’t good. Maybe he hadn’t seen me. I still had time to escape the horror that was The Parent Wrath. I was going to lose cooperative-child points for sure.

My mind going a mile a minute as I attempted to direct the cursor over the log-out button. But it was not to be. My cursor froze at that precise moment and so did my breathing as I realized I had a new chat message. From my dad. (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of year again! Back to school!  The time of new notebooks, binders, no. #2 pencils, and mystery meat.

Back to school has always been one of my favorite times of year. The chance at a new, untarnished school year that seems ripe with possibilities and opportunities. Last year was one such beginning. A beginning that I did not use to its full potential.

So what happened to all of my plans of studying every night, getting up at 6 a.m. to hit the books, and balancing perfectly schoolwork with chores and church activities? I’ll give you a hint:  (more…)

By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

I’ve never been a huge fan of change.

Maybe because when I was little, it seemed that change only brought bad things. Change brought stressful jobs to my dad. Change moved me away from my best friends. Change was a little bit scary. And change hurt.

Then I grew up (not necessarily matured, just sayin’,) (more…)

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’s actually quite the opposite.

God has given each of us talents. But our fulfillment doesn’t come from what we do – it’s how we use it to glorify God. (more…)

By Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

What if beauty is not on the outside?

What if beauty is helping however I am able?

What if beauty is being a friend in whom to confide?

What if beauty is conversation at the table?

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By RTF Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

WARNING: LISTENING TO THE FOLLOWING ALBUM MAY RESULT IN GETTING LYRICS STUCK IN YOUR HEAD, BURSTING INTO SUDDEN HORRIBLE DANCING, AND THE URGE TO SING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS. CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED!

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Recently, I had the good fortune to hear The After’s new CD, Light Up The Sky. (more…)

By Staff Writer Shannon Meiers

You know, a lot of us look up to celebrities for examples on how to live. We take their diet advice, buy products they endorse, and consider them “the standard” for living the good life.  But are we doing this because we honestly believe these people are good role models, or because we are sheep?

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