rebelling against low expectations
Watch an in-depth news report by WAVY-TV, a local Virginia news station. Caution to dial-up users, the WMV file is large (25.4 MB). To watch, click on the image above or just click here. For those having trouble with the video, below you will find a few select excerpts. The second is compelling evidence that Abraham is a Christian: Reporter: [Abraham’s] cancer came back and there’s no...
This post serves as coverage central for Abraham Cherrix’s story. Updates will be added directly below in reverse chronological order. For first time vistors, the original post is below the updates. HT: Spunky Homeschool UPDATE #9: Read the news coverage of the agreement made between Abraham’s lawyer and county social workers announced by Judge Tyler on August 16th. UPDATE #8: Read...
Agent 507, a faithful reader of The Rebelution, sent us this short video on evangelism. It humorously examines eight of the popular “reasons” people give as an excuse for not sharing the Gospel. We liked it so much, we decided to share it with all of you. Watch the video, then head to the comments section and discuss. What “reasons” do you use to get out of sharing the...
For many of us multitasking is a way to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. “I usually finish my homework at school.” says Piers Cox (14) in an interview with TIME Magazine, “But if not, I pop a book open on my lap in my room, and while the computer is loading, I’ll do a problem or write a sentence. Then, while mail is loading, I do more. I get it done a little bit...
Our generation multitasks constantly. Chances are that some of you won’t even be able to finish this article without checking your email — while others are already listening to music or IMing a friend. In fact, a recent Yahoo! and OMD conducted survey says that you’re probably doing three to four other tasks while surfing the Internet. Though multitasking has long been...
The Rutherford Institute — representing high school valedictorian Brittany McComb (read the full story, click here) — has recently posted its legal brief in the First Amendment lawsuit it has filed against the Clark County school district. We know our legal-minded readers will be interested. However, others who have followed the story should also attempt to glean some of the detailed information...
Readers unfamiliar with Brittany McComb’s story, click here. Those who have followed The Rebelution’s coverage of Brittany McComb’s valedictorian address (for full coverage, click here) will be interested to watch a new video of her graduation speech, recently uploaded by the Rutherford Institute, the civil liberties and human rights group representing Brittany in legal action...
Brett and I are excited to share the following writing tips from two well-known and well-loved Christian authors: C.S. Lewis and J.I. Packer. Many thanks to Justin Taylor of Between Two Worlds for both lists. We know our readers, particularly our fellow rebelutionary bloggers, will benefit from the wisdom of both of these great men. J.I. Packer on How to Become a Better Writer At breakfast with...
The final installment in the Brothers and Sisters series is written by the middle Mally sibling, Stephen. Stephen leads a discipleship group for young men and co-leads “Just Men” conferences with his father, encouraging young men to be strong and courageous leaders in God’s kingdom. Today he encourages all of us to strive for more than just an average relationship with our siblings…...
The second installment in the Brothers and Sisters series is written by the youngest Mally sibling, Grace. Now 16 years old, Grace was 12 when she wrote Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends with her brother and sister. Since then, it has sold 30,000 copies. Today she shares stories and examples from her own life as we learn about responding correctly to life’s (and sibling’s) many irritations...
rebelling against low expectations
