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Should teens go on mission trips?

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CASSIE WRITES: I have a friend who has raised some concerns over teens going on mission trips. First, she points out that many teens go on mission trips seeking a ‘spiritual high,’ and when they get back, away from the spiritually intense environment, they don’t know how to be consistent in their daily walk. They don’t realize that the Christian journey is not all...

Why do you do what you do?

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Humans are different. That’s just how it is. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, we’re all unique. Everyone carries specific needs, wants, attributes, and darknesses that lie beneath our skins. Despite all of humanity’s differences, however, we have one simple question that ties us together, connecting the murderer to the meek and the peasant to the prince. It is the question detectives ask...

Should Christians listen to secular music?

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RILEY WRITES: This is a question I’ve wondered about for a long time. I love music in a variety of genres (from 80’s to Jeremy Camp to pop). I especially like songs with upbeat, catchy tunes. While I know that the lyrics of some songs aren’t necessarily “God honoring” (they don’t mention God) or don’t have a Christian theme, does that really make them...

1,400 Cards By Valentine’s Day

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The first thing that pops into most people’s heads when they think of Valentine’s Day is visions of red roses, chocolates, romantic dinners, couples holding hands. It’s normally a time when everything everywhere whispers of romance. To be honest, it’s enough to make someone like me, who is not at a season of my life to enjoy Valentine’s Day in this fashion, just a...

How can I reach out to other teens in my area?

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HALLE WRITES: I want to reach out to teens in my community and eventually across the world (especially other girls). I just don’t know how. My heart breaks for the many teens who feel hopeless and are hurting and I want to help them and give them the hope of the Gospel. I graduate this summer, so that opens more time up for me, but I don’t even know where to start. I’d love any...

What do you love about these discussions?

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CASSIE WRITES: I don’t know about you, but I have LOVED these new discussion questions! I love how they make me think. I love how Rebelutionaries all over the world can share their opinions on the topics. I love how we can all be courteous, humble, and open. I love how we can disagree politely and defend our views graciously and clarify when misunderstood. So, I want to hear: What do you...

How can I encourage a member of the opposite gender without giving them the wrong idea?

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GRACIE WRITES: In the past year or two God has blessed me with a number of wonderful friends who encourage me to grow closer to Jesus, and to walk in righteousness. In my friendships with other young ladies, it’s easy to let them know how much I appreciate their friendship and their integrity, because I can speak their love languages with little risk of my actions being misinterpreted...

Any advice on how to overcome complacency?

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CLARE WRITES: I haven’t done anything all that great it my life, never taken the big step that I should’ve taken a very long time ago. Or more simply I haven’t done hard things. I took piano lessons twice but didn’t stay with them long. I was pushed to do a drama class, but made a deal to get out of it. I start playing the violin, but after it started getting tough I...

Singleness is a Gift, And That’s Biblical (in case you forgot)

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In most conversations with single girls, their singleness comes up. She is nervous, she is convincing herself everything will be OK, she is making plans about her future because she “might as well.” I’ve also noticed that in some Christian circles, a married woman is in a different class. Is she using her brain, her strength, her emotional and mental capacities to love the Lord? What are...

Look Up From Your Phone

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Technology is an amazing gift. Smart phones, the Internet, social media, email, etc. have all changed the world, largely for good. But the same power that makes technology a force for good can also make it a major distraction — can allow it to drain our attention from the people and the activities that most deserve it. This inspirational poem has gone viral for good reason. Technology is...

rebelling against low expectations

The Rebelution is a teenage rebellion against low expectations—a worldwide campaign to reject apathy, embrace responsibility, and do hard things. Learn More →