REAL Actions
Even small steps in the right direction make a difference!You’ll be well on your way to becoming a true disciple of Christ!
Challenge: Rake Leaves!
It's not the absolute value of a gift that counts the most - it's the relative value that reflects the heart of the giver. As a teen, you probably don't have much monetary wealth but you can give something very valuable to others - your TIME! With that in mind, here's...
Question: Feel Welcomed!
As Christians, we are called to build the Kingdom of God here on earth and create a world where ALL people feel truly welcomed. If you’re not helping to make people feel that way, then it’s hard to call yourself a follower of Christ! So with that in mind, here's your...
Conversation: Young Voices
The Bible has many stories of young people answering God's call and doing amazing things. It's important for young people today to answer God's call as well! With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: How can youth make their voices heard in the...
Challenge: Prepare a Meal!
Jesus taught his disciples the importance of serving others and putting their needs first. If you can do that while also learning or improving a valuable life skill, it's even better! With that in mind, here's your REAL Challenge for the week: Prepare a meal for your...
Question: Important Possessions
Jesus challenged a young man to sell all his belongings and come follow Jesus - but the young man declined. Jesus may not challenge us to sell everything, but he does challenge us to make God and others our highest priorities, to the point where our possessions don't...
Conversation: Struggling Marriage
Couples shouldn't need to face marriage difficulties alone - they should be supported by family and the Christian community. Unfortunately, we don't spend enough time talking about divorce, what leads to divorce, and what can be done to strengthen a struggling...
Challenge: The Little Things!
Sometimes the saying is true: "It's the little things that count." Showing even a little kindness to someone will often brighten their day. Actually living out Christ’s light to those you encounter - even in small ways - can eventually lead to larger positive changes...
Question: Others First
The life of Jesus exemplifies servanthood. The very reason for his coming was to sacrifice himself to save humanity. So why is it that so many of us Christians focus on “being good people?” Shouldn’t we be working on “being good for people?” So with that in mind,...
Conversation: Living the Gospel
We don’t always have to figure everything out on our own. We have role models or people we look up to in most areas of our lives, so why not consciously identify those who exemplify the Gospel message? With that in mind, here's your REAL Conversation for the week: Who...
Challenge: Identify Your Fear!
Every day the news, social media, and the internet show us countless images that are enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most rational people. Jesus reminds us that the call to holiness has no place for fear - and he promises to help us overcome what...