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ArchiveMay 2015

6 Hard Things Teenagers Can Do — Right Now

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“Do hard things!” they said. “It’ll be good!” they said. “We were made for it!” they said. “But I’m just a teenager!” you say. “I have nothing to offer!” you say. “My life is boring; there’s nothing I can do!” you say. If you have read Brett and Alex’s book, Do Hard Things, you probably realized how important it is for young people to do hard things and how meaningful life becomes when lived one...

Is it okay for Christians to read or watch Harry Potter?

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OLIVIA WRITES: I am not allowed to read or watch Harry Potter but I know many Christians who absolutely love the books and movies. They ask me why I’m not allowed to read or watch them and I usually say, “I’m not allowed to read or watch things with witchcraft in them,” because that is what my parents told me. But then they always ask why I am allowed to watch Lord of the...

The Story Contest: Get Your Story Published in Do Hard Things

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Has Do Hard Things impacted your life? Now is your chance to tell your story and have it published on TheRebelution.com or even in the next edition of Do Hard Things! I’m looking for the biggest, craziest things people have done after being inspired by our message, as well as stories of the smallest, quietest decisions to be faithful at home, at school, and in your community. We will be...

Is it worthwhile to try to keep a one-sided friendship?

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L. WRITES: So I have this friend who will sometimes decide she’s mad at me, and she’ll ignore me for a couple of days, then she acts like we’re good friends again. I’m always the one who’s trying to get back together; she doesn’t seem to try. Should I keep trying to fix our friendship, when she keeps breaking it up? Is it worth the drama? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are...

Friendship Is Painful, Messy, and Totally Worth It

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I make a lot of mistakes when it comes to friendship. In fact, there are times when I am ready to give up on it all together. I get hurt. I hurt others. Friendships are a mess. Friendships are hard; it takes intentionality. It isn’t just about being friends with someone on Facebook, it is about really getting to know someone; it is about love and forgiveness, patience and perseverance...

Who do you look up to?

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ZIPPORAH WRITES: Many teenagers idolize pop culture icons, actors, music artists, etc., but as Christian teens who do you look up to and why? Who is an example in your life? Are they people you’ve grown up with, or people you have never met? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 5 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your question...

6 Lessons From My Father on How to Pick a Spouse

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My dad is going to help me pick out a husband. He’s not the shotgun-toting type, and we don’t believe in arranged marriages. I’m not from another culture or planet and I’m not a crazed fanatic. Yet my dad is helping me choose my husband. In fact, he’s already done that. No, I’m not getting married yet. I’m not even eighteen. But over my childhood and teen...

How do you keep from zoning out in church?

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LAURA WRITES: I expect (hope!) I’m not alone here… I’ll be paying attention to my pastor’s sermon, then I realize that I’m thinking about what I want to do in the afternoon, or what a friend told me, or a story I’m writing, etc. Any tips on how to keep myself focused on church? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like...

Thinking Hard About the Holy Spirit (The Hard Questions Series)

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This post is part of a series of articles asking and thinking deeply about hard questions. For more information about the series and where I’m coming from you can read the introduction. The Holy Spirit is one of the most controversial aspects within Christianity. Even great men disagree about the Holy Spirit, so I definitely do not claim to have a complete answer. However, this will not...

How do you spend your time?

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EMILY WRITES: What do you spend your free time on, and your not-so-free time? How do you think a Christian teenager should manage socialization, productivity, and recreation? I want to hear your thoughts on how I should manage my time, and what to spend it on. Thanks! Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just...

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