rebelling against low expectations

ArchiveNovember 2015

My Heart Breaks for the World

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Recently, I began following international news. While this doesn’t sound super-exciting it has drastically changed my perspective on my role in the world. During this process I have read things like how the ISIL treats Shia Muslims, and the ethnic conflict between Nuers and Dinkas in South Sudan. Because of this, my comfort bubble exploded into a million pieces, and my heart broke for the...

How do you endure long-term suffering?

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HALEY WRITES: How do you endure hardship when you know it is just the beginning of a long journey? My mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will have to have chemotherapy, which we had hoped to avoid since we caught it at a fairly early stage. Cancer is scary, in and of itself. Chemo is really scary, because it will totally change our life for several months. My mother home...

How can I pray more?

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FAITH WRITES: I try to set aside a time to pray every day, but it’s hard for me to pray more as the day goes on. I want to pray without ceasing like the Bible tells us, but it’s hard for me to find more time to pray. How can I pray more? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your...

Fighting Geometry and Social Media and Consistency: Audrey’s Story

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After reading so many great entries for the Do Hard Things Story Contest, we’ve decided to highlight a story on TheRebelution every week for the rest of the year. Each story emphasizes how Do Hard Things has impacted these rebelutionaries. Today, meet Audrey! My name is Audrey and I am fifteen years old. I live in the scorching hot sun of Arizona. I read Do Hard Things a couple of weeks ago, and...

How can I honor God by running for class president?

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KIRSTEN WRITES: I’m running for class president. How do I run a campaign that’s pleasing to God? What are some points that I should talk about? Share Your Thoughts in the Comment Section! There are currently 7 Comment(s) Have something else you’d like to discuss? Just submit your question or topic (and any elaboration you’d like to provide) using our Submit Content Page...

I Was Suicidal, But I Found Hope

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Have you ever seen a hurricane sweep in? I have; at least, I’ve seen the remnants of one sweep in. It’s quite a sight. One moment it seems to be a normal afternoon, with an overcast sky and some wind. Next moment, the world goes dark.

 Life can be that way too. Everything can be okay, but then the storm comes barreling in. There’s a variety in the storms. Some of them come with...

What is gossip?

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ERICA WRITES: This question may seem quite simple to answer but I still haven’t got my head around it. What exactly is gossiping? I’ve had a few conversations with my friends about whether saying bad or untrue things about someone is gossiping or if gossip is just simply talking about someone behind their back. I still haven’t received a solid answer. Share Your Thoughts in the...

How Christians Should Deal With Death

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I had a friend who died recently. Wow, that’s something hard to say so matter-of-factly. Mind you, I use the word “friend” very loosely. Perhaps friendly acquaintances would better suit our situation. I sat next to him in my theater class and we participated in several group projects together. When I saw the grief counselors walk into that theater class for the second time that year, my...

How can I honor my parents?

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MADELEINE WRITES: I love my parents so much, and I acknowledge that God has put them in my life for a reason. I know I’m supposed to honor them and obey them, and by doing that I’m honoring my Father in heaven. But I find myself doing the opposite by talking back and being sarcastic and mean. My mom and I haven’t had the greatest relationship as I’ve grown up. We just got...

Do Hard Things Rocked My World: Sarah’s Story

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After reading so many great entries for the Do Hard Things Story Contest, we’ve decided to highlight a story on TheRebelution every week for the rest of the year. Each story emphasizes how Do Hard Things has impacted these rebelutionaries. Today, meet Sarah! I’m fourteen years old and I first read Do Hard Things in the summer of 2014. I borrowed it from a friend who had become extremely...

rebelling against low expectations

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