http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/ en Copyright 2008 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:13:28 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss vir - tue [ver-choo] noun: moral excellence, worth, purity, strength Beyond the mere misconception of just “being good,” virtue is an attribute that simply reveals the heart and character of an individual. In recognizing the media’s shortcomings in portraying true virtue in the everyday lives of young women, Virtuous Reality Ministries has taken upon itself the mission of making virtue a reality, rather than a simple after thought. virtuousreality.com was created for middle school and high school girls as a wholesome alternative to the trashy fashion magazines that bid for their attention. Founded in 1998 by Vicki Courtney, Virtuous Reality encourages and supports woman of all ages in its quest to expose and counteract culture-generated ideals of beauty, love and worth with that of Biblical Truth. Virtuous Reality’s passion is to be a stimulus behind a new and better women's movement. Tackling such issues as relationships, purity, worth, image, relationships, character and spiritual growth, the ministry encourages young women to take ownership of their faith and identity in Christ through its outreach of resources, events and online media. Virtuous Reality is a non-denominational 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization. The ministry is funded through online sponsorships and resource revenue as well as the generous contributions of corporate and private donors. ]]> http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/about_us_1.php http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/about_us_1.php About Us Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:13:28 -0600 Or mail a check to Virtuous Reality Ministries PO Box 29568 Austin, TX 78755 Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Corporate Sponsorship If you are interested in having your business/organization's logo and website linked on the Virtuous Reality website or VirtueAlert.com (for parents & youth workers) and would like to be contacted about being a corporate sponsor, please send an e-mail to Shawna Peterson at shawna@virtuousreality.com or call (512) 527-9500. ]]> http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/donate_1.php http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/donate_1.php About Us Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:15:31 -0600 info@virtuousreality.com Use the Form to Contact Us:

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Your Questions Answered: Q: Is Virtuous Reality affiliated with any particular denomination? A: Virtuous Reality is a non-denominational Christian ministry. For more information on our beliefs, please refer to our Statement of Faith. Q: Can I submit a request for Vicki to speak at my event? A: As a best-selling author and national speaker covering topics on parenting and issues on tween and teen culture, Vicki accepts individual speaking engagements nationwide. You can view Vicki’s speaking topics, download a speaker request form and get more information at www.vickicourtney.com/speaking. Q: How can I donate to Virtuous Reality? A: Virtuous Reality is a non-denominational 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization. The ministry is funded through event and resource revenue as well as the generous contributions of corporate and private donors. You can submit your donation online by clicking this link, or by simply sending your tax-deductible check to: Virtuous Reality Ministries P.O. Box 29568 Austin, TX 78755 Q: How can I submit an article to virtuousreality.com? A: As an online magazine for teen girls, virtuousreality.com offers writers an opportunity to get published! If you have an original article you would like to submit, please adhere to our writer's guidelines - as listed below - for your article and submit your work to marketing@virtuousreality.com. Virtuousreality.com® Writer's Guidelines: :: Must focus on a biblical truth and use scripture. :: Must relate to Godly virtues such moral excellence, strength, worth, and purity. :: Must be written for teen audience. :: Word count should not exceed no more than 500 words. :: Article submissions must be in final form with no grammatical errors or typos. :: Include your name, email, and a brief bio (1-2 sentences). :: Virtuous Reality does not compensate for published articles, but will include a link to your website at the end of the article. :: Virtuous Reality reserves the right to edit articles for clarity and length. :: Articles submitted do not guarantee publication. ]]> http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/faq_1.php http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/faq_1.php About Us Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:11:30 -0600 Vicki Courtney [Founder, Virtuous Reality] Hometown: Austin. Texas As the only member of the Virtuous Reality team who can ride a unicycle, Vicki brings her passion for life and faith to the ministry, both in its birth and regeneration. In overseeing the direction and function of Virtuous Reality, Vicki founded the ministry with a resolve to make a difference in the lives of young women in relation to culture, faith and life. With 15 publications in circulation, including the Teen Virtue series, Between: A Girl’s Guide to Life, Your Girl: Raising a Godly Daughter and His Girl devotional, Vicki writes specifically for the tween and teen audience regarding issues and trends most relevant to their life stage - such as worth, modesty and purity. Also addressing parents, Vicki offers advice on issues ranging from internet safety and relationships to pop culture and character building. Her Virtue Alert blog is also a resource for parents, discussing like topics and the latest happenings in teen culture. Vicki uses her blog as a tool to stay in touch with her parent-base and updates it several times a week. Vicki holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics from The University of Texas at Austin, along with a minor in sociology. However, she would tell you that she is most proud to be a wife (to best friend, Keith) and mom (to three teens and two pint-sized Yorkies). Additional Resources: Vicki's Homepage Virtue Alert Blog Vicki on MySpace ]]> http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/staff.php http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/staff.php About Us Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:58:39 -0600 resources, events and online media, Virtuous Reality is committed to investing in the lives of tween and teen girls and their parents by helping them take ownership of their faith and identity in Christ. ]]> http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/mission_of_virtuous_reality.php http://www.virtuousreality.com/site/mission_of_virtuous_reality.php About Us Mon, 26 Mar 2007 09:53:32 -0600