Faithforteens
Real Faith for Real Teens
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My family went on a trip to Niagara Falls. We’ve been talking about going for years, and it was an amazing time! But perhaps the most memorable moment for me personally was when we rode on the boat. It took us directly into the mist. The water thundered around us, and the spray made it…
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Romance sometimes feels like it’s everywhere, especially around holidays such as Valentine’s Day. It’s beautiful, but it can be hard for those of us not in a romantic relationship. Maybe you’re even like me, and someone has remarked that you’re the only one your age who is single. I can’t tell you if you should…
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After an unplanned break due to life circumstances, I am now finally announcing the winners of the poetry contest! The submissions were beautiful, and I enjoyed reading through them. I hope you enjoy the winners just as much as I did! (Due to the amount of submissions received, I selected first place and second place)…
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For many people, Christmas is either “the most wonderful time of the year”, or it is one of the hardest seasons. It’s the time of year when the absence of someone we love is so hard. It’s the time when you realize that traditions have changed. The lights that are so beautiful and the music…
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It’s that time of year again. The time when people count blessings and eat good food. At least for my American friends, the Thanksgiving + Christmas season can be chaotic. But it also gives us the opportunity to count our blessings. We have so many good things that God has given us. But sometimes we…
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October 31st was a special day for me, and not because of Halloween. For me, it marked ten years of following Christ. It has been a journey, but one that I have never regretted. I always knew about Jesus, but that day was the one that I committed to following him. He’s brought me through…
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Sometimes, small things can turn into big things. For example, I wrote a short story for school. I had heard that an anthology wanted Christmas themed stories, so I wrote my assigned story about Christmas, just in case I wanted to enter it. I submitted it barely in time for the deadline. Fast forward to…
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There’s a lot of brokenness in the world. You do not have to go far to see it. Personally, I have had some hard things happen (along with some good things). But there is still light. I wrote this poem while I was thinking about this topic. Keep going This is for those who are…
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The world is hurting. We all know it. Darkness is everywhere. We see it every day. People are searching for light and hope. Are you searching? Are you wondering if there is light left in the world? Are you looking for what is right in front of you? There is light. Even in the darkest…
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The cost of believing a lie is expensive. Maybe it seems harmless. But every lie you believe costs something. We all have faced lies. I’ve believed them. You’ve believed them. The world is constantly throwing lies at us. Eventually it can become hard to tell what is true and what is a lie. Webs of…
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What does prayer mean to you? Is it telling God what you want or need? Do you only pray when you have something important to say? Prayer is how we connect with God. And we sometimes over-complicate it. In one particularly hard season, I started journaling my prayers. I was brutally honest with God. I…
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I’m excited to join in the cover reveal for The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin releasing from enclave publishing in February 2026! This is the second book in the YA fantasy duology, The Rivenlea Sphere, and the hardcover is available to preorder today. Emlyn DuLaine didn’t mean to bridge the storyworlds together, but now she faces an impossible task:…
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Love is a big topic. But what is our definition of love? Do we think of it as a romantic attraction? That tends to be what the world markets love as. But love is so much more. “This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this: to…
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I am assuming that you are not physically a reptile, since you are reading this post. But are you acting like one? Chameleons change colors to blend in with their surroundings. They do not want to stand out. They hide in their surroundings, attempting to be invisible. Do we do the same thing? Blending in…
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The God of the universe wants a relationship with us. His love is infinite. He gave us His word so that we could know Him in an intimate way. The way relationships are built is by spending time with and getting to know the other person. We all know that, but do we truly act…
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Do you ever feel unseen? Or do you feel unheard? In our world today, many of us feel unknown or even invisible. Do we really matter? Does anyone see the struggles that we face? These questions can nag at you, causing doubt and depression. They can steal your joy. But they can be combated with…
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Freedom. All of us want freedom in some way or another. We talk about it a lot, but do we understand it? What does freedom in Christ look like? When we believe in Jesus, He frees us from sin and death. His blood redeems us, and pays the cost for our freedom. This truly is…
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What comes to mind when you think of worship? You probably think of something to do with music. But many things can be worship. We should do everything for the glory of God. Maybe that looks like loving the people we come into contact with and treating them like Jesus would treat them. Even your…
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Identity. We all have an identity. Whether good, bad, or something in between, we all have one. The world tries to control our identity. Magazines, movies, TV shows, and books all try to form our identities. Advertisements often play on identity. Some claim that you will be more popular or prettier or more athletic. Maybe…
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Last week, we talked about how to identify your testimony. But now maybe you are wondering if your story really matters. Can your testimony impact people? Maybe you have struggled with this. I know I have. Let me make one thing clear, your story does matter. Even if you do not see the impact your…
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Does your story matter? Maybe you do not have some dramatic conversion story. In fact, if you are a teenager, you probably do not. But how can you use your simple story to help others? Do your experiences matter? Or when you do have a powerful testimony; how do you use it? And what exactly…
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How complicated is faith? Have you ever wondered? Sometimes it seems like faith is something complex and hard to understand. You might even be under the impression that you must have some mystical “ah-ha” moment. What if faith was simple? What if a child could easily understand it? As some of you know (or just…
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Words have a huge impact. We use them all the time without thinking about it, but they matter. They can encourage or discourage. They can build up or tear down. They can help or hurt. You get the idea. We have all had words impact us in some way or another. Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words…
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Yes, you read that right. But this letter isn’t from me to you. At least, not exactly. It is from scripture. Dear child, Do you know how much I love you? I see you when you feel unseen. I understand everything about you. Every thought you have, I know it. Before a word is on…
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Thankfulness can be hard. After Thanksgiving, it can be easy to forget that we are supposed to be thankful. Why should we even bother to be thankful? For one thing, thanksgiving is the way to God. Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his…
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You already know that life can be hard. We live in a broken world, and there are trials and storms. Even small thunderstorms can feel like hurricanes when we are in the middle of them. It can be so hard sometimes to stay faithful when we are going through something hard, but it is possible.…
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This world can be crazy. So many things demand your attention. Sports, school, jobs and friends are just a few examples. It can be hard to find time to read your Bible or pray. Or maybe you do find time, but you can’t seem to focus. I know I have been there before. But this…
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Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope? As you turn the colored lens, the colors reflect, creating gorgeous patterns. There are different kinds, but I had one that had a plastic lens with colored beads in it. I remember looking through the kaleidoscope and thinking that I would never see that exact pattern again. That…
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Did you know that you have an inheritance from Christ? Ephesians 1:14 The Holy Spirit is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of the possession, to the praise of his glory. Romans 8:16-17 The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children, and if children, also heirs—heirs of…
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Do you ever think that you have to have something important to say before you pray? Maybe you think that there are so many people with urgent needs. Does God really want to hear about your small problems? The short answer is yes. He absolutely wants to hear about every little detail of what happened…
