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*Kelsey & Liz: Toughing it Out for a Cause - Rebelution Nov 21, 2009, 12:15 am
Whether it is making the cover of ESPN Magazine or garnering attention in local papers, rebelutionaries are helping make teens good news again. Joining those ranks are Kelsey Jurewicz and Liz Matthews from Pennsylvania — who raised $2,500 to provide clean water to third world countries. In the process they demonstrated care for others, effective collaboration, and perseverance in the face of discouragement. That breaks quite a few stereotypes about teens. Take that, low expectations!
Two tee
*Dollar for a Drink 2009 - Rebelution Nov 18, 2009, 10:16 am
One of the most exciting stories last year was Dollar for a Drink — a campaign by 16-year-old Joshua Guthrie to raise $10,000 to build a well in Sudan. With a big response from rebelutionaries, youth groups, and young people around the country, Joshua met and exceeded his goal. Now the well that he (and you!) paid for is providing clean water for over 6,000 people in the Darfur region of Sudan.
This year Josh is back with an even bigger goal. Once again, he needs your help to achieve it. You&
*Dollar for a Drink 2009 - Rebelution Nov 18, 2009, 10:16 am
One of the most exciting stories last year was Dollar for a Drink — a campaign by 16-year-old Joshua Guthrie to raise $10,000 to build a well in Sudan. With a big response from rebelutionaries, youth groups, and young people around the country, Joshua met and exceeded his goal. Now the well that he (and you!) paid for is providing clean water for over 6,000 people in the Darfur region of Sudan.
This year Josh is back with an even bigger goal. Once again, he needs your help to achieve it. You&
*100 Hard Things Project - Rebelution Sep 8, 2009, 3:04 pm
One of our favorite things about the new book (Start Here: Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are) is the way it includes the voices of so many different rebelutionaries. The book includes our answers to the 30+ most common questions we’ve received from teens around the world, but it’s also full of stories from teens just like you.
Because of that, we’re really excited about a project we’re calling 100 Hard Things. The number one question we get in emails and at our confe
*The Remarkable Story of Helen Cadbury - Rebelution Nov 11, 2009, 4:04 pm
We weren’t familiar with the Pocket Testament League until a few weeks ago when someone handed us a pocket-sized Gospel of John. In the back it included the challenging question: “What’s in your pocket? Keys? Wallet? Small change? Why not use your pocket to change someone’s life by filling it with the power of God’s Word?”
We discovered that the Pocket Testament League has been around for 116 years and has distributed over 100,000,000 Gospels around the world
*The Remarkable Story of Helen Cadbury - Rebelution Nov 11, 2009, 4:04 pm
We weren’t familiar with the Pocket Testament League until a few weeks ago when someone handed us a pocket-sized Gospel of John. In the back it included the challenging question: “What’s in your pocket? Keys? Wallet? Small change? Why not use your pocket to change someone’s life by filling it with the power of God’s Word?”
We discovered that the Pocket Testament League has been around for 116 years and has distributed over 100,000,000 Gospels around the world
Don’t Let the Beanbag Get You - Rebelution Aug 30, 2009, 7:09 pm
This clip is from a sermon our older brother gave last Sunday on Proverbs 3:7-12. We encouraged him to post the video because we thought it was a terrific reminder about the danger and deception of sin.
You can listen to the audio of the full sermon here.
Video: Watch Alabama Conference LIVE - Rebelution Aug 29, 2009, 12:48 pm
o Hard Things” Conference in Alabama today LIVE on UStream.TV! The stream is embedded above and spelled out below:a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rebelution">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rebelution
Don’t Let the Beanbag Get You - Rebelution Aug 30, 2009, 7:09 pm
This clip is from a sermon our older brother gave last Sunday on Proverbs 3:7-12. We encouraged him to post the video because we thought it was a terrific reminder about the danger and deception of sin.
You can listen to the audio of the full sermon here.
Raising Kids to Do Hard Things - Rebelution Nov 4, 2009, 11:59 pm
Ever since we started this blog, and especially after Do Hard Things was released, we’ve gotten tons of emails from parents who want to know what our parents did to raise us kids. Our response is always that we’re far from perfect, but by God’s grace — and largely through decisions our father and mother made before we were born — we’ve seen God use our family in ways we never could have dreamed.
Our dad is our hero. Nobody has influenced us more than he has — both
Raising Kids to Do Hard Things - Rebelution Nov 4, 2009, 11:59 pm
Ever since we started this blog, and especially after Do Hard Things was released, we’ve gotten tons of emails from parents who want to know what our parents did to raise us kids. Our response is always that we’re far from perfect, but by God’s grace — and largely through decisions our father and mother made before we were born — we’ve seen God use our family in ways we never could have dreamed.
Our dad is our hero. Nobody has influenced us more than he has — both
*The Happy Confession of Having No Merit - Rebelution Aug 17, 2009, 8:57 pm
It was certainly no accident that we stumbled across this blog post from John Piper the morning our show aired on Focus on the Family. What a wonderful reminder that every good thing is a gift from God — and we can’t take any credit. Piper writes:
I was born into a believing family through no merit of my own at all. I was given a mind to think and a heart to feel through no merit of my own at all. I was brought into the hearing of the gospel through no merit of my own at all. My rebelli
*The Happy Confession of Having No Merit - Rebelution Aug 17, 2009, 8:57 pm
It was certainly no accident that we stumbled across this blog post from John Piper the morning our show aired on Focus on the Family. What a wonderful reminder that every good thing is a gift from God — and we can’t take any credit. Piper writes:
I was born into a believing family through no merit of my own at all. I was given a mind to think and a heart to feel through no merit of my own at all. I was brought into the hearing of the gospel through no merit of my own at all. My rebelli
*Jordan Baker: Taking on Washington - Rebelution Oct 22, 2009, 10:18 pm
We love coming across stories of young people who are making a difference — at home, at school, in their local community, or on the other side of the globe.
This evening we came across a story in the Hernando Times (a publication of the Tampa Tribune) of a 14-year-old rebelutionary named Jordan Baker who — along with his friends — is making a difference in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Baker takes on Washington
By Jeff Schmucker
BROOKSVILLE - Whether it’s debating with members of U.S. Congr
*Jordan Baker: Taking on Washington - Rebelution Oct 22, 2009, 10:18 pm
We love coming across stories of young people who are making a difference — at home, at school, in their local community, or on the other side of the globe.
This evening we came across a story in the Hernando Times (a publication of the Tampa Tribune) of a 14-year-old rebelutionary named Jordan Baker who — along with his friends — is making a difference in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Baker takes on Washington
By Jeff Schmucker
BROOKSVILLE - Whether it’s debating with members of U.S. Congr
Alex and Brett on Focus on the Family - Rebelution Aug 12, 2009, 10:31 pm
Dear Rebelutionaries,
At the end of June we were invited to Colorado to be interviewed on the Daily Focus on the Family Broadcast radio program—guest hosted that week by one of our good friends and mentors, Frank Pastore of KKLA.
The interview covered the story of the Rebelution's founding, ways our parents helped us do hard things growing up, recent Rebelution success stories, next steps for the movement, and much more. The three-day series will be broadcast next week, August 17th-19th— or
Alex and Brett on Focus on the Family - Rebelution Aug 12, 2009, 10:31 pm
Dear Rebelutionaries,
At the end of June we were invited to Colorado to be interviewed on the Daily Focus on the Family Broadcast radio program—guest hosted that week by one of our good friends and mentors, Frank Pastore of KKLA.
The interview covered the story of the Rebelution's founding, ways our parents helped us do hard things growing up, recent Rebelution success stories, next steps for the movement, and much more. The three-day series will be broadcast next week, August 17th-19th— or
*35 Reasons Not to Sin - Rebelution Aug 8, 2009, 4:41 am
We stumbled across this list on our friend Steve’s blog, and thought it was so helpful we wanted to share it with you. Read it carefully. Print it out if you can, and meditate on it frequently. May the Lord grant us the proper motivation in our fight against sin — and may we all walk in the victory that Christ purchased for us on the cross.
35 REASONS NOT TO SIN
Because a little sin leads to more sin.
Because my sin invites the discipline of God.
Because the time spent in sin is foreve
*35 Reasons Not to Sin - Rebelution Aug 8, 2009, 4:41 am
We stumbled across this list on our friend Steve’s blog, and thought it was so helpful we wanted to share it with you. Read it carefully. Print it out if you can, and meditate on it frequently. May the Lord grant us the proper motivation in our fight against sin — and may we all walk in the victory that Christ purchased for us on the cross.
35 REASONS NOT TO SIN
Because a little sin leads to more sin.
Because my sin invites the discipline of God.
Because the time spent in sin is foreve
Hold That Thought, God… - Rebelution Oct 8, 2009, 2:50 pm
After being eaten by a beanbag last month, our brother Josh is back with a challenge about self-control—particularly in the area of electronic media.
We don’t know about you, but his example sounded a lot like us. Can you relate? What are some areas God convicted you about as you watched?
Hold That Thought, God… - Rebelution Oct 8, 2009, 2:50 pm
After being eaten by a beanbag last month, our brother Josh is back with a challenge about self-control—particularly in the area of electronic media.
We don’t know about you, but his example sounded a lot like us. Can you relate? What are some areas God convicted you about as you watched?
Preschooler’s Letter Helps Feed 18,000 - Rebelution Aug 3, 2009, 1:57 pm
There are many reasons given for why someone else (i.e. not you, not me) should do something to help the needy and oppressed. However, being only five-years-old probably tops the list of effective cop-outs. But five-year-old Phoebe wasn’t looking for an excuse — and helped raise $34,000 to feed the hungry. Which makes you wonder: What if we stopped looking for excuses too?
5-Year-Old Helps Feed Nearly 18,000
AOL News - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
(July 28) - Phoebe did something “rea
*Tim Tebow: The Quarterback-Preacher - Rebelution Jul 27, 2009, 5:06 pm
Tim Tebow is an amazing quarterback. But more importantly, Tim Tebow is a Christian, with a passion for proclaiming the gospel. From his missions work to his eye-black, Tim knows what really matters — and it’s not football. By God’s grace, he stands as a stellar example of how to use your platform to magnify the Lord.
At our conference in Orange County this weekend, Brett and I read the latest cover story on this God-glorifying young man and his family. Whether you’re into
*Do You See Growth? - Rebelution Jul 30, 2009, 8:23 pm
We first read “Holiness” by J.C. Ryle when we were fifteen. Our older brother, Joshua, gave us both a copy as a gift and the three of us read through it together. Revisiting it five years later, we still find it encouraging and challenging — with much to say about low expectations and complacency in the life of a Christian.
'The Christian who is always at a standstill…”
This morning the following passage jumped off the page. It is one of five reasons Ryle shares for wh
Preschooler’s Letter Helps Feed 18,000 - Rebelution Aug 3, 2009, 1:57 pm
There are many reasons given for why someone else (i.e. not you, not me) should do something to help the needy and oppressed. However, being only five-years-old probably tops the list of effective cop-outs. But five-year-old Phoebe wasn’t looking for an excuse — and helped raise $34,000 to feed the hungry. Which makes you wonder: What if we stopped looking for excuses too?
5-Year-Old Helps Feed Nearly 18,000
AOL News - Wednesday, July 29, 2009
(July 28) - Phoebe did something “rea
*Tim Tebow: The Quarterback-Preacher - Rebelution Jul 27, 2009, 5:06 pm
Tim Tebow is an amazing quarterback. But more importantly, Tim Tebow is a Christian, with a passion for proclaiming the gospel. From his missions work to his eye-black, Tim knows what really matters — and it’s not football. By God’s grace, he stands as a stellar example of how to use your platform to magnify the Lord.
At our conference in Orange County this weekend, Brett and I read the latest cover story on this God-glorifying young man and his family. Whether you’re into
*Do You See Growth? - Rebelution Jul 30, 2009, 8:23 pm
We first read “Holiness” by J.C. Ryle when we were fifteen. Our older brother, Joshua, gave us both a copy as a gift and the three of us read through it together. Revisiting it five years later, we still find it encouraging and challenging — with much to say about low expectations and complacency in the life of a Christian.
'The Christian who is always at a standstill…”
This morning the following passage jumped off the page. It is one of five reasons Ryle shares for wh
*An update, some musing, and a question - Rebelution Oct 3, 2009, 4:07 pm
Where have Alex and Brett been for the past few weeks? Based on the activity here on the blog, you might have thought we were kidnapped by aliens, arrested for disrupting the peace, or maybe just fell into a (really) big hole. We didn’t, really.
Actually, the last few weeks have been spent doing lots of school, wrapping up the conference season after DC, working to schedule events for next year, shooting a promo video, and doing final edits for the new book — prayers are appreciated!
Des
*An update, some musing, and a question - Rebelution Oct 3, 2009, 4:07 pm
Where have Alex and Brett been for the past few weeks? Based on the activity here on the blog, you might have thought we were kidnapped by aliens, arrested for disrupting the peace, or maybe just fell into a (really) big hole. We didn’t, really.
Actually, the last few weeks have been spent doing lots of school, wrapping up the conference season after DC, working to schedule events for next year, shooting a promo video, and doing final edits for the new book — prayers are appreciated!
Des
*100 Hard Things Project - Rebelution Sep 8, 2009, 3:04 pm
One of our favorite things about the new book (Start Here: Doing Hard Things Right Where You Are) is the way it includes the voices of so many different rebelutionaries. The book includes our answers to the 30+ most common questions we’ve received from teens around the world, but it’s also full of stories from teens just like you.
Because of that, we’re really excited about a project we’re calling 100 Hard Things. The number one question we get in emails and at our confe
Video: Watch Alabama Conference LIVE - Rebelution Aug 29, 2009, 12:48 pm
o Hard Things” Conference in Alabama today LIVE on UStream.TV! The stream is embedded above and spelled out below:a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rebelution">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rebelution
*Free Audio Download: Crazy Love by Francis Chan - Rebelution Jul 16, 2009, 6:00 am
This summer I’ve been making a concerted effort to listen to sermons and audiobooks in addition to my regular reading — as a way of redeeming time while running, working out, or driving. It’s been very productive.
I’d been hearing a lot of good things about Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love, so when I heard ChristianAudio.com had made it their Free Audiobook Download for the month of July, I downloaded it immediately. Over the past week I’ve been blessed by ChanR
*The Invincible Determination of Wilberforce and Buxton - Rebelution Jul 14, 2009, 5:51 pm
Alex and I have long admired William Wilberforce for his tireless dedication in pursuing his holy ambition. One year after coming to Christ, Wilberforce wrote in his diary, “God Almighty has placed before me two great Objects, the Suppression of the Slave Trade and the Reformation of Manners.”
Over twenty years later, Wilberforce succeeded in abolishing the slave trade in the British Empire — but not slavery itself. As he continued to work towards emancipation for existing sla
*Are You Easily Edified? - Rebelution Jun 30, 2009, 7:44 pm
I don’t know about you, but I sometimes find myself suffering from a sense of over-familiarity with God and the gospel. Reading my Bible doesn’t excite me. Listening to sermons becomes routine. Even worship feels common and mundane. At times like these I crave something new and compelling to jolt me out of my spiritual rut. I figure that if I only had a better devotional book, a more powerful preacher, or a worship band with slightly more musical gifting, then my heart would become
*The Abortion Debate is Changing - Rebelution Jun 16, 2009, 8:56 pm
Though overshadowed by the recent murder of abortionist, Dr. George Tiller, the abortion debate does show signs of shifting in a pro-life direction. For the first time since Gallup began tracking the issue, a majority of Americans consider themselves “pro-life” — a reversal of 2006 numbers. Other studies indicate that our generation is the most pro-life generation since Roe vs. Wade — and we can attest that no other cause excites greater devotion among rebelutionaries.
How have
*The Abortion Debate is Changing - Rebelution Jun 16, 2009, 8:56 pm
Though overshadowed by the recent murder of abortionist, Dr. George Tiller, the abortion debate does show signs of shifting in a pro-life direction. For the first time since Gallup began tracking the issue, a majority of Americans consider themselves “pro-life” — a reversal of 2006 numbers. Other studies indicate that our generation is the most pro-life generation since Roe vs. Wade — and we can attest that no other cause excites greater devotion among rebelutionaries.
How have
*Alex and Courtney - Rebelution Jun 11, 2009, 8:59 pm
In a slight departure from Brett’s and my normal blog protocol, I am very excited to announce something I’ve wanted to share with all of you. As of this past Easter weekend, I am engaged to my best friend and love of my life, Courtney Edmonds. Lord-willing, we will be married at the beginning of next year. Needless to say, we are both thrilled and so thankful for God’s faithfulness and goodness to us.
Courtney and I met through debate in early 2005 before God took us on sepa
*Deborah Drapper: A True Servant of God - Rebelution Mar 22, 2009, 6:01 pm
Caution: The BBC3 documentary “Deborah 13: Servant of God” includes Deborah’s introduction to the “real world” of dance clubs and college parties, so viewer discretion is encouraged.
Deborah Drapper is a true rebelutionary. At thirteen, the homeschooled Christian girl from Dorset, England, has an inspiring passion for God and for evangelism.
Fascinated — or maybe frightened — by her “sheltered” life and Christian faith, BBC filmmakers spent over 100
*Video: 12-Year-Old Speaks Out on Abortion - Rebelution Feb 25, 2009, 7:24 pm
Brett and I have received a lot of emails about this video (and rightly so). Despite being threatened with disqualification for her controversial topic, 12-year-old Lia chose to deliver this speech for competition at her public school in Toronto — and won! Now her eloquent defense of life has been viewed almost 400,000 times on YouTube — and even saved a baby’s life.
Read more about this rebelutionary here and here. Way to go, Lia!
*URGENT: Pray for Tyler Farver - Rebelution Feb 10, 2009, 7:45 am
UPDATE: Tuesday, 11:38 AM: Last night, Tyler suddenly went into shock for no apparent reason. The nurses thought it could’ve been due to a blood clot or even the sip of Gatorade he had taken. But this morning, it happened again.
EDIT: Today, Tyler was moved back to ICU. An infection was found in his blood. He’ll be given a transfusion today.
UPDATE: Monday, 4:35 PM: My apologies for not updating sooner. I haven’t known what to say in an update, since very little has changed. T
*Film Festival Live: Von Trapp Children, Click Clack Jack, Jon Sperry, and The Other Son - Rebelution Jan 9, 2009, 11:03 pm
Well, it???s incredible to have an entire day of simply watching movies. I don???t think I???ve done anything like this before. But before I talk about the films, let me share with you an incredible opportunity I got just an hour or so ago. I was honored to be able to listen to the Von Trapp children, great-grandchildren of Captain and Marian Von Trapp, sing prior to the main evening session. I must say, it was some of the most amazing acapella singing I have ever heard. They certainly carry th
URGENT: Pray for Tyler Farver - Rebelution Jan 17, 2009, 9:45 pm
UPDATE: Wednesday, 9:33 PM: Tyler came through surgery and is now resting up. His friend, Chris (see previous update) came to visit for the first time since the accident. It was good to see Chris up and moving well with his crutches.
I’ve been asked whether Tyler wants to receive cards, etc. The answer is an adamant “yes!” When you’re in the same hospital room 24/7, any messages from the outside world are most welcome! If you’d like to send Tyler a note, just mail
URGENT: Pray for Tyler Farver - Rebelution Jan 17, 2009, 9:45 pm
Tyler Farver is a rebelutionary from Texas who helped with both of our Dallas Conferences the past two years. In the picture above he is about to fire off a “book-give-away” rocket from the balcony. His sister, Hannah, is a rebelutionary blogger, two-time Publicity Coordinator for the Rebelution Conference, and a good friend.
This morning Tyler was in an ATV accident. His condition is extremely serious — they airlifted him to the hospital and he is now in ICU, undergoing an em
*FIlm Festival Live: Von Trapp Children, Click Clack Jack, Jon Sperry, and The Other Son - Rebelution Jan 9, 2009, 11:03 pm
Well, it's incredible to have an entire day of simply watching movies. I don't think I've done anything like this before. But before I talk about the films, let me share with you an incredible opportunity I got just an hour or so ago. I was honored to be able to listen to the Von Trapp children, great-grandchildren of Captain and Marian Von Trapp, sing prior to the main evening session. I must say, it was some of the most amazing acapella singing I have ever heard. They certainly carry the gran
*Isaac Harris: Live-Blogging the Film Festival - Rebelution Jan 3, 2009, 2:16 am
It is with great excitement that Alex and I bring your attention to the fifth annual San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival and the fourth annual Christian Filmmakers Academy, two growing projects of Vision Forum Ministries. These two events, slated for January 5-10, will draw maverick Christian filmmakers from around the globe to challenge the status quo presented by Hollywood.
This year we’re continuing our tradition of live-blogging the academy and festival on TheRebelution.co
*Thank You from Joshua Guthrie - Rebelution Dec 29, 2008, 5:55 pm
Last month we posted about Josh Guthrie and Dollar for a Drink, a campaign to raise $8,000 to build a well in Sudan. Each of you responded with prayers, donations, and fund-raisers of your own. By mid-December we reached the $8,000 target. By the Christmas-day deadline the total was over $10,000 — a powerful statement in the holiday season that teens care about more than gifts and gadgets.
Here is a letter we received from Josh this afternoon, thanking all of you for making this big “ha
*Never Silence Life: 01-22-09 - Rebelution Dec 21, 2008, 3:06 pm
The three Barlow sisters may be one of the biggest bands in Christian music, but their passion is for their generation ??? and a generation yet unborn.
Every 22 seconds a child dies. Not of starvation, AIDS, or unclean water, but because someone made a choice ??? for convenience over innocent life.
In the month leading up to January 22nd, 2009 ??? the 35th anniversary of the legalization of abortion in America ??? Alyssa, Lauren, and Rebecca are asking you to join them in being a voice for the
The Rebelution Tour 2009 - Rebelution Dec 9, 2008, 1:28 pm
Many of you have emailed us about dates and locations for the conference tour next year. After a four-city tour in 2007 and a seven-city tour this year, we’re working on plans to host four or five regional conferences in 2009 ??? and we need your help.
Here are the five locations we’re targeting for this summer ??? June to early August: Southern California, Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), and Washington, DC.
For some of these cities, we still need help identifying and secu
*Kristi Burton: Defending the Rights of the Unborn - Rebelution Sep 16, 2008, 11:58 am
ood Amendment video above, featuring Kristi Burton.
Kristi Burton, founder of Colorado for Equal Rights, was thirteen when she decided to spend her life defending the unborn. “It just came to me,” she told the Denver Post earlier this year. “I prayed about it and knew God was calling me to do it.”
Eight years later, Kristi is spearheading the Colorado Personhood Amendment — an effort she began at nineteen — to define a constitutionally protected person as “
More Maryland Conference Photos - Rebelution Aug 2, 2008, 6:27 pm
Gaithersburg 2008 set on Flickr for over 100 new photos — by two incredible photographers — of an amazing day. Soli Deo gloria!
Photo Credit: Mandy Novotny
Our older brother, Joel, and his team lead the room in rebelutionary worship.
Photo Credit: Mandy Novotny
“I know I am loved by the King, and it makes my heart want to sing…”
Photo Credit: Christina Dickson
“Jesus, spotless Lamb of God, You bought me with Your blood…”
Photo Credit: Mandy Nov
*Do Small Things by Tim Sweetman - Rebelution Jul 16, 2008, 7:49 pm
Tim Sweetman (aka, “Agent Tim”) was an inspiration to Alex and me as we started blogging three years ago and has been a constant encouragement ever since. In his latest article, published by Regenerated Magazine, Tim both exhorts and encourages us to boast only in the cross of Jesus Christ ??? giving everything to God, no matter the size, insignificance, or cost. It is a critical and timely challenge.
I think we???ve all done it. We???re sitting at some conference and we???re not th
We Must Be Constant Worshipers - Rebelution Jul 20, 2008, 12:02 am
Let's be honest - nowadays, when someone mentions worship, most people think of music. You know, that time in the church service when everyone sings. Lots of Christian recording artists make 'worship projects” with hit singles on them.
However, if we search God's Word faithfully and look to mature Christians who possess wise insight, we will quickly see that worship is much more than songs. Worship is what we were created for, it's what we'll spend eternity doing, and it encompasses our he
*Do Small Things by Tim Sweetman - Rebelution Jul 16, 2008, 7:49 pm
Tim Sweetman (aka, “Agent Tim”) was an inspiration to Alex and me as we started blogging three years ago and has been a constant encouragement ever since. In his latest article, published by Regenerated Magazine, Tim both exhorts and encourages us to boast only in the cross of Jesus Christ — giving everything to God, no matter the size, insignificance, or cost. It is a critical and timely challenge.
I think we've all done it. We're sitting at some conference and we're not thinking
Megan & Mandy: Taking A Stand For Christ - Rebelution Jul 11, 2008, 9:27 pm
For some reason Alex and I have a certain penchant for stories about twins doing hard things — so we were very excited this past week when we heard the story of Megan and Mandy Chapman, twin sisters from Russel County, Kentucky. They provide a wonderful example of what it looks like to “take a stand” for Christ.
A Federal Lawsuit Filed by the ACLU
Megan and Mandy were graduating high school on Friday. Megan had been selected to conduct a prayer during the ceremony. Friday morning
Dallas Recap and Photos - Rebelution Jun 30, 2008, 4:23 pm
y around 1,900 teens, parents, and youth workers came together in Dallas for the fifth stop of the Do Hard Things Tour.
We were so blessed and encouraged by these brother-sister duo — they traveled all the way from Saudi Arabia to attend the conference.
Thank you all for your faithful prayers! To God be the glory!
God’s presence was very evident. Over 40 young people and parents made professions of faith.
All of the incredible photos are courtesy of Mandy Novotny.
The Great Rescue - Rebelution Jun 16, 2008, 2:59 pm
ing 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 God Weeps, Stephen Estes and Joni Eareckson Tada give the following account of Christ’s death. As you re
The Do Hard Things Flip - Rebelution Jun 16, 2008, 8:36 pm
favorite photos yet, courtesy of Lindsey Fluharty.
Send us your Do Hard Things photos: book [at] therebelution.com
What Should We Post About? - Rebelution Jun 17, 2008, 1:36 pm
There a many reasons why Alex and I haven’t been posting as much lately. Here are a few of them: (1) we’ve been traveling almost more than we’ve been home the past several months, (2) we’re in the middle of a national conference tour and a wild book release, and (3) we don’t always know what to post about.
Well, we’d like your help in resolving Reason Number Three. What topics would you like to see addressed on the blog? What questions or concerns do you have
Understanding Small Hard Things - Rebelution Jun 18, 2008, 10:59 pm
Several of you have requested that we make a post explaining the difference between what we call “big” hard things and “small” hard things ??? which means that many of you weren’t around when we made that post back in February. This is our fault since we forgot to link to the post on the sidebar and it was quickly buried in the archives. To make full amends here it is again. Let us know what you think!
What “Bigger” Things Are We Talking About?
When we t
Alex and Brett on CNN Tomorrow! - Rebelution Jun 19, 2008, 11:21 pm
Update: Thank you all for your prayers! The interview went very well. While we didn’t actually talk about the book, they showed the cover and read the title at the beginning and end — which is great! Pray that God will use this to open more doors in the future and that the many people who came across Do Hard Things on their TV screens this morning will be led to engage with its message. Thanks again, everyone — soli Deo gloria!
Tomorrow (Friday) morning at 3:45 AM (PST), Brett
Minneapolis Recap and Pictures - Rebelution Jun 23, 2008, 11:00 am
y over 2,100 teens, parents, and youth workers came together in Minneapolis for the fourth stop of the Do Hard Things Tour.
We were excited (and blown away) to have people travel from as far away as France, Germany, and West Africa to attend.
112 young people made professions of faith using the Audience Response wireless keypads. Dozens made their way to the front for prayer.
Praise the Lord for lives changed and for the grace to continue on. Next weekend is Dallas! Please keep us in your pr
His Commands Are Not Burdensome - Rebelution Jun 23, 2008, 2:08 pm
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 burdensome,” he follows-up on that statement by saying, “for (or because) everyone born o
As For Me And My House - Rebelution Jun 24, 2008, 9:03 pm
Two questions we’ve been asked a lot recently: What role does the family play in doing hard things? How do families do hard things together?
We can think of no one better qualified to answer those questions than our father, Gregg Harris ??? and he did, in a message presented at Bethlehem Baptist Church last month, and now available online for download.
The sermon, fully titled As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord, is the final piece of a five-part series at Bethlehem called A Vi
As For Me And My House - Rebelution Jun 24, 2008, 9:03 pm
Two questions we’ve been asked a lot recently: What role does the family play in doing hard things? How do families do hard things together?
We can think of no one better qualified to answer those questions than our father, Gregg Harris — and he did, in a message presented at Bethlehem Baptist Church last month, and now available online for download.
The sermon, fully titled As for Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord, is the final piece of a five-part series at Bethlehem called A Vi
Minneapolis Recap and Pictures - Rebelution Jun 23, 2008, 11:00 am
y over 2,100 teens, parents, and youth workers came together in Minneapolis for the fourth stop of the Do Hard Things Tour.
We were excited (and blown away) to have people travel from as far away as France, Germany, and West Africa to attend.
112 young people made professions of faith using the Audience Response wireless keypads. Dozens made their way to the front for prayer.
Praise the Lord for lives changed and for the grace to continue on. Next weekend is Dallas! Please keep us in your pr
His Commands Are Not Burdensome - Rebelution Jun 23, 2008, 2:08 pm
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 burdensome,” he follows-up on that statement by saying, “for (or because) everyone born of Go
Alex and Brett on CNN Tomorrow! - Rebelution Jun 19, 2008, 11:21 pm
Tomorrow (Friday) morning at 3:45 AM (PST), Brett and I will be picked up for an appearance on CNN’s morning show ‘American Morning’, which airs live weekdays from 6 to 9 AM (EST). We will be talking about the presidential election, and hopefully, the Rebelution and Do Hard Things.
We are scheduled for the 7:50-8:00 AM (EST) time slot. Pray that God would grant us wisdom. Pray that the Rebelution message might be spread. Pray for energy, as it will be very early to us and we g
*How To Spoil Do Hard Things - Rebelution Jun 9, 2008, 2:36 pm
At the Dallas Conference last year our father made the following challenge to the parents in attendance. We’ve posted it once before, but now that the book is out we thought we should post it again. Read it together as a family if you can and let us know what you think. It’s an encouragement from our parents to your parents.
Parents, the first thing I want to tell you this evening is what not to do ??? and that is to hijack The Rebelution or the phrase Do Hard Things and use it as a
*How To Spoil Do Hard Things - Rebelution Jun 9, 2008, 2:36 pm
At the Dallas Conference last year our father made the following challenge to the parents in attendance. We’ve posted it once before, but now that the book is out we thought we should post it again. Read it together as a family if you can and let us know what you think. It’s an encouragement from our parents to your parents.
Parents, the first thing I want to tell you this evening is what not to do — and that is to hijack The Rebelution or the phrase Do Hard Things and use it as a
URGENT: Pray for David Boskovic - Rebelution May 13, 2008, 3:24 pm
UPDATE 4: David himself writes, “I???m home! After having spent the day in x ray rooms, trauma centers, scary machines, and wires and tubes all over me??? and after having spent the day in my faithful Heavenly Father???s arms. I???m back home, with the mere inconvenience of one casted arm. Thank you SO much, all of you, for your prayers, for your support and your encouragement, it has meant a lot to me today!”
UPDATE 3: Christina writes, “My dad just called and said that they&
John Tyler Hammons: 19-Year-Old Mayor - Rebelution May 16, 2008, 5:30 pm
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-year-old former three-term mayor of the city of 38,000. He was outspent nearly five to one. Even so, in
Share Your Book Photos - Rebelution Apr 29, 2008, 7:39 am
From Katrina Martin — the Vikings doing hard things! Send us your interesting, funny, or creative Do Hard Things photos: book [at] therebelution.com
African Water Project - Rebelution Apr 22, 2008, 1:00 am
Alex and I are down in SoCal doing some television and radio interviews, but we received this email the other day and just had to share it with you. Allow it to inspire you ??? whatever your “holy ambition” may be. Pray that God would give you a vision to serve others and magnify His name in the world!
Hi, Alex and Brett. My name is Ron Hunt. I’m a pastor in San Jose and have been working with students for about 25 years now. I thought I’d encourage you today with anot
Saturday Deadline for Portland and Minneapolis - Rebelution Apr 23, 2008, 2:53 pm
This is just a quick reminder that Saturday, April 26th is the last day to qualify for Pre-Registration Prices for our Portland Conference on May 3rd, 2008. After Saturday prices will jump from $30 for teens and $20 for adults, to $35 for teens and $25 for adults. Talk to your parents and make your decision quickly.
More Information / Register Today / Spread The Word
This is just a quick reminder that Saturday, April 26th is the last day to qualify for Early Bird Registration Prices for our Min
*John Piper: Let No One Despise You for Your Youth - Rebelution Apr 25, 2008, 8:45 pm
This past Sunday, Pastor John Piper kicked off a five-part series on Bethlehem Baptist Church’s vision for a rising generation of young people ??? a series our father, Gregg Harris, will wrap up on May 18th there in Minneapolis.
The passage of Scripture that he used was 1 Timothy 4:12 ??? the theme verse of the Rebelution. In fact, the message of “rebellion against low expectations” and “do hard things” features prominently throughout. But that’s not why we s
WND Article: A Teenage Rebelution - Rebelution Apr 27, 2008, 2:02 am
A few weeks back WorldNetDaily.com invited Alex and me to write a short column about The Rebelution and what God is doing in our generation. It was published just yesterday and we wanted to share it with you. Each of you is a part of this incredible story that God is unfolding before our eyes. Praise the Lord that He uses young people who are willing to do hard things through Jesus!
A teenage ‘rebelution’
by ALEX & BRETT HARRIS
A GROWING MOVEMENT of young people around the worl
WND Article: A Teenage Rebelution - Rebelution Apr 27, 2008, 2:02 am
A few weeks back WorldNetDaily.com invited Alex and me to write a short column about The Rebelution and what God is doing in our generation. It was published just yesterday and we wanted to share it with you. Each of you is a part of this incredible story that God is unfolding before our eyes. Praise the Lord that He uses young people who are willing to do hard things through Jesus!
A teenage ‘rebelution’
by ALEX & BRETT HARRIS
A GROWING MOVEMENT of young people around the worl
*John Piper: Let No One Despise You for Your Youth - Rebelution Apr 25, 2008, 8:45 pm
This past Sunday, Pastor John Piper kicked off a five-part series on Bethlehem Baptist Church’s vision for a rising generation of young people — a series our father, Gregg Harris, will wrap up on May 18th there in Minneapolis.
The passage of Scripture that he used was 1 Timothy 4:12 — the theme verse of the Rebelution. In fact, the message of “rebellion against low expectations” and “do hard things” features prominently throughout. But that’s not why we s
African Water Project - Rebelution Apr 22, 2008, 1:00 am
Alex and I are down in SoCal doing some television and radio interviews, but we received this email the other day and just had to share it with you. Allow it to inspire you — whatever your “holy ambition” may be. Pray that God would give you a vision for how to magnify His name in the world!
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Do Hard Things - The Book Is Out! - Rebelution Apr 15, 2008, 1:35 pm
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since we first let all of you know we were writing a book ??? a book about the ideas that have brought us all together. You prayed and supported us as we wrote a proposal, selected a publisher, and struggled through the grueling writing process. You asked questions that needed answers and shared the stories that made the answers come alive.
You’re excited with us to see this message reach the hands, hearts, and minds of our gener
Boundless Article: Do Hard Things - Rebelution Apr 15, 2008, 7:57 pm
article published in Focus on the Family’s Boundless Webzine.
We’ve all heard people say that God wants us “on fire” for Him. Maybe your pastor has talked about being “sold out” for Jesus or a conference speaker has challenged you to serve God with “total abandon.” We’re used to that kind of talk. It’s almost clich??.
But has anyone ever told you that God commands you to do hard things?
For some reason that sounds more extreme, doesn
Don’t Waste Your Life. Do Hard Things. - Rebelution Apr 16, 2008, 10:27 pm
If we had to sum up our message in three words we’d say Do Hard Things (duh). But if we had to sum it up in four words we’d say Don’t Waste Your Life. You can guess, then, how excited we were when James Jennings uploaded the above video to The Rebelution Facebook Group.
The clip is taken from the Don’t Waste Your Life Conference last month in San Luis Obispo. For those who cannot view the video or would like to see the message in its entirety ??? and we encourage you
Teens and Aerospace for the Glory of God - Rebelution Apr 17, 2008, 4:03 pm
We stumbled across this blog the other day and thought it was so cool we had to share it with you. We don’t know anything about the author except that [1] he’s a he (we think), [2] he’s fifteen, and [3] he’s a passionate Christian pursuing rocketry for the glory of God. What’s your passion? Do Hard Things.
DTH Rocket Endeavors started with one individual (me) who looked to the skies. Up in that big, blue expanse the Lord’s wonders were displayed, which put a
*Limited Edition Abort73 Shirts - Rebelution Apr 19, 2008, 12:46 am
Alex and I love our Abort73 shirts. More than that, we love what Abort73.com is accomplishing in the cause of life. So, when Abort73.com founder Michael Spielman asked us to let you guys know about their (incredible) sale on limited edition Abort73 shirts (only $7.50 per) we felt like we had to post about it.
For those of you who aren’t yet familiar with this fantastic ministry, here is their abbreviated purpose statement, taken from their website. Please take this opportunity to learn abo
*Limited Edition Abort73 Shirts - Rebelution Apr 19, 2008, 12:46 am
Alex and I love our Abort73 shirts. More than that, we love what Abort73.com is accomplishing in the cause of life. So, when Abort73.com founder Michael Spielman asked us to let you guys know about their (incredible) sale on limited edition Abort73 shirts (only $7.50 per) we felt like we had to post about it.
For those of you who aren’t yet familiar with this fantastic ministry, here is their abbreviated purpose statement, taken from their website. Please take this opportunity to learn abo
Teens and Aerospace for the Glory of God - Rebelution Apr 17, 2008, 4:03 pm
We stumbled across this blog the other day and thought it was so cool we had to share it with you. We don’t know anything about the author except that [1] he’s a he (we think), [2] he’s fifteen, and [3] he’s a passionate Christian pursuing rocketry for the glory of God. What’s your passion? Do Hard Things.
DTH Rocket Endeavors started with one individual (me) who looked to the skies. Up in that big, blue expanse the Lord’s wonders were displayed, which put a
Don’t Waste Your Life. Do Hard Things. - Rebelution Apr 16, 2008, 10:27 pm
If we had to sum up our message in three words we’d say Do Hard Things (duh). But if we had to sum it up in four words we’d say Don’t Waste Your Life. You can guess, then, how excited we were when James Jennings uploaded the above video to The Rebelution Facebook Group.
The clip is taken from the Don’t Waste Your Life Conference last month in San Luis Obispo. For those who cannot view the video or would like to see the message in its entirety — and we encourage you
Boundless Article: Do Hard Things - Rebelution Apr 15, 2008, 7:57 pm
article published in Focus on the Family’s Boundless Webzine.
ARTICLE PREVIEW: We’ve all heard people say that God wants us “on fire” for Him. Maybe your pastor has talked about being “sold out” for Jesus or a conference speaker has challenged you to serve God with “total abandon.” We’re used to that kind of talk. It’s almost clichi.
But has anyone ever told you that God commands you to do hard things?
For some reason that sounds mor
Do Hard Things - The Book Is Out! - Rebelution Apr 15, 2008, 1:35 pm
It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since we first let all of you know we were writing a book — a book about the ideas that have brought us all together. You prayed and supported us as we wrote a proposal, selected a publisher, and struggled through the grueling writing process. You asked questions that needed answers and shared the stories that made the answers come alive.
You’re excited with us to see this message reach the hands, hearts, and minds of our gener
Wakeside & The Rebelution - Rebelution Apr 9, 2008, 8:15 pm
Back in August of 2006, two brothers (they were twins actually) decided to turn their little Google-hosted blog into a full-blown website. Enter Wakeside, a hip Oregon-based company founded in 2002 by 16-year-old John Hellweg and his father ??? a Christian family that decided to do something with the teen years.
Wakeside not only paid their employees to help design the twins’ website, but also chose to host it free-of-charge ever since ??? even after the twins launched The Modesty Survey
More North Carolina Photos! - Rebelution Apr 12, 2008, 4:54 pm
le worshiping their King. Some are local. Some are from Alaska.
Big bro Joel. Singer. Songwriter. Worship Leader. Music Teacher.
Twins. 19-years-old. With a story. Awesome God.
Guys majorly ruled this conference — 56% to 44%. It’s usually almost 50-50.
Our dear father. The Gospel. 75 stand. 75 hugs. Many tears.
Audience Response technology tells the story in the room.
Buy our book. Or Else.
More North Carolina Photos! - Rebelution Apr 12, 2008, 4:54 pm
le worshiping their King. Some are local. Some are from Alaska.
Big bro Joel. Singer. Songwriting. Worship Leader. Music Teacher.
Twins. 19-years-old. With a story. Awesome God.
Guys majorly ruled this conference — 56% to 44%. It’s usually almost 50-50.
Our dear father. The Gospel. 75 stand. 75 hugs. Many tears.
Audience Response technology tells the story in the room.
Buy our book. Or Else.
Wakeside & The Rebelution - Rebelution Apr 9, 2008, 8:15 pm
Back in August of 2006, two brothers (they were twins actually) decided to turn their little Google-hosted blog into a full-blown website. Enter Wakeside — a hip Oregon-based company founded by two Christian teens and their father.
Wakeside not only paid their employees to help design the twins’ website, but also chose to host it free-of-charge ever since — even after the twins launched The Modesty Survey and nearly crashed their server with 500,000 hits in 24-hours.
So what has Wakes
NC Recap: A Tremendous Beginning - Rebelution Apr 7, 2008, 3:17 pm
On Saturday, 1,500 teens, parents, and youth workers packed the P.E. Monroe Auditorium at Lenoir-Rhyne College to be challenged to “do hard things” for the glory of God. They had come from as far as Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, even Alaska. We were all inspired ??? and 75 stood for salvation.
Photo Credit: Ryan Bruce
For the first time ever at a Rebelution event, Do Hard Things was in stock. We had 500 copies (more than double what we expected would sell) but they were gone
A New Attitude Toward Canada and California - Rebelution Apr 8, 2008, 1:49 pm
Okay, so the goofy title actually does make a little bit of sense. Above you’ll find a promo video for Brett’s and my favorite conference: New Attitude. Not only does it bring together an unbelievable slate of modern-day heroes (John Piper, Al Mohler, Mark Dever, CJ Mahaney, older brother Josh, and Eric Simmons), but its theme is something we want to be at the heart of the Rebelution: humble orthodoxy.
The 2008 conference will take place on May 24th-26th in Louisville, Kentucky.
A New Attitude Toward Canada and California - Rebelution Apr 8, 2008, 1:49 pm
Okay, so the goofy title actually does make a little bit of sense. Above you’ll find a promo video for Brett’s and my favorite conference: New Attitude. Not only does it bring together an unbelievable slate of modern-day heroes (John Piper, Al Mohler, Mark Dever, CJ Mahaney, older brother Josh, and Eric Simmons), but its theme is something we want to be at the heart of the Rebelution: humble orthodoxy.
The 2008 conference will take place on May 24th-26th in Louisville, Kentucky.
NC Recap: A Tremendous Beginning - Rebelution Apr 7, 2008, 3:17 pm
On Saturday, 1,500 teens, parents, and youth workers packed the P.E. Monroe Auditorium at Lenoir-Rhyne College to be challenged to “do hard things” for the glory of God. They had come from as far as Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Florida, even Alaska. We were all inspired — and 75 stood for salvation.
For the first time ever at a Rebelution event, Do Hard Things was in stock. We had 500 copies (more than double what we expected would sell) but they were gone before the last session.
NC Alert: Online Registration Closes Tomorrow - Rebelution Apr 2, 2008, 9:01 pm
UPDATE: We have just been alerted that Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard is under construction, which Google Maps apparently is not aware of ??? and while the the roads are marked with detour signs, a thoughtful student at the college just passed on a link to a redrawn map with accurate directions. CLICK HERE.
night is the online registration deadline for the North Carolina conference this Saturday. On-site registration will be available the morning of the event.
Online registration closes tomorrow at mi
NC Alert: Online Registration Closes Tomorrow - Rebelution Apr 2, 2008, 9:01 pm
Tomorrow night is the online registration deadline for the North Carolina conference this Saturday. On-site registration will be available the morning of the event.
Online registration closes tomorrow at midnight (EST). If you’re registered, make sure any of your friends who are thinking about coming know about the deadline.
Thank you all for your prayers for our team. God has truly blessed this event, with pre-registration numbers already making it the second largest event of any confer
BooksChristian.com: Exclusive Autographed Edition - Rebelution Apr 1, 2008, 3:05 pm
BooksChristian.com is launching a special offer of autographed copies of Do Hard Things for a great price ??? while supplies last. If you’re inclined, be sure to take advantage of this offer. If not, please help spread the word.
Encourage your friends to pre-order. Not only are the prices better (and the books signed), but those purchases are reported as first week sales after the release on April 15th ??? which can only help spread the message.
And most importantly, please join us in pra
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Attention rebelutionary bloggers! Announcing GodBlogCon 2005. California's Biola University will be the location for the first-ever conference designed to bring together Christian communicators in the blogosphere. GodBlogCon 2005 starts in two days (October 13-15). Brett and I would most definitely be attending if we were not leaving for Alabama next week. Hugh Hewitt will be one of several major moderators at the conference. Sessions include blogging for pastors and churches, for pro-life b
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Vision Forum is currently holding a brief press conference announcing the world premiere of The League of Grateful Sons this evening. Brett and I, representing The Rebelution, have been invited to attend and participate. We are incredibly excited about this film.
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