rebelling against low expectations
Recent Comment: What I would like to know is your view of 1 John 5:3 which states: “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” You say that following Christ is hard, but worth it, and yet here we read it isn’t hard. What is your response? First, let’s read the next sentence. After John writes, “His commandments are not...
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The following is excerpted from our big brother Josh’s book, Boy Meets Girl. Why the Cross? Because sinners have no other hope. Why the Cross? Because it is the unassailable proof that we can be forgiven. Let’s gaze on it together. As we draw close, don’t assume that you already know or understand what happened there. Come to the Cross as if for the first time. In the book When...
If you’re like us, talking with others about what you’re reading helps you decide what you think and how to respond to what a book is saying. This chapter-by-chapter study guide is intended to help you do just that. Use it for personal study, if you wish, but we think it works best in a group. And the best group is one where you’re surrounded by others who care about the same...
Tell Me More, May 23, 2008 — Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are on a mission to inspire ambition among their peers. The two political prodigies have released the new book, Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations. Alex and Brett Harris explain their mission to encourage teens to act responsibly, become leaders and change the world. + Listen to the Interview + Hey...
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It was three years ago that John Tyler Hammons saw an article about 18-year-old Michael Sessions being elected mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan. “I remember [thinking] that’s something I’d like to do,” recalls Hammons, now 19. With the encouragement of friends and the support of his family, he decided to give it a shot. It wasn’t easy. Hammons’ ran against a 70...
While it’s not uncommon for young people to run for public office, they aren’t often elected, particularly in cities larger than several thousand residents. Someone forgot to tell that to 19-year-old Chris Brown who was just elected (with 84% of the vote) to the city council of Bedford, Texas — population, 48,000. “If you’re dedicated to something and you work hard, it...
Update: We’re really sorry for giving you all heart attacks (even though it was really fun reading all your comments)! This post was meant as satire — poking fun at the low expectations our culture has for young people. Finally, it’s probably important to note that Alex and I do not eat Reese’s Puffs. The Rebelution is shutting down. We’ve made some great memories...
TanyaBeth sends in this shot of Do Hard Things with the greatest book ever written. Send your creative book photos to book [at] therebelution.com. Justin and Cassie Davito collaborated on this action shot. There must be some mysterious connection between Do Hard Things and basketball. The sibling team of Krista Gora and Mike Vance sent in this beautiful picture. Wait until you see their other...
rebelling against low expectations
