The Rebelution, Moving Forward
The Rebelutionary Cause
As we shared last month, we are currently “stationed” in the beautiful state of Alabama, doing some of the hardest things we’ve ever done. Last time we couldn’t give you any details. Thankfully, now we can.
Brett and I are serving on staff as directors of grassroots operations for Justice Tom Parker’s campaign for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. Besides our responsibilities to oversee volunteer efforts across Alabama, we’ve also been allowed to recruit fellow rebelutionaries into this historic political battle.
Colton Davie, friend, rebelutionary, and recipient of the Best Young Filmmaker Award at the 2005 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival, heads up the campaign’s “on the ground” video and photography division.
Über-rebelutionaries, Jake Smith and Alex King of StillThinking and Regenerate Our Culture, are the campaign’s web designers. Our website is one the best campaign sites I’ve seen, and these two guys made it.
This campaign is unique, not only because of the godly character of the candidate, but also because of the likemindedness of the entire team to the message of The Rebelution. Our hope is that it will serve as a model for rebelutionary’s involvement in the political arena.
A New Record
The period between our last post and this one marks the longest time between posts since The Rebelution’s launch in August 2005.
Since the blog’s launch we have interned at the Alabama Supreme Court for two months, traveled to Arlington, VA, for a week of campaign training, completed several large writing projects, and put on a teen conference in Sacramento, CA. Through it all, we found the time to keep the blog running smoothly. The lack of posts recently is a testimony to the amount of time and effort that is being directed into the campaign. We’re doing our best to practice what we’ve talked about on here.
The Rebelution, Moving Forward
The Rebelution need not slow down. On the contrary, it is speeding up. The movement is already having a tangible effect on our culture through the work that is being done in Alabama, Regenerate Our Culture is cementing its position as a source for some of the best, most rebelutionary articles on the web, and the blogs linked on our sidebar are growing and turning out better and better content. It’s exciting to watch what God is doing in our generation.
Here’s how we’d like to keep that momentum going: The Rebelution is looking for guest writers. Whether you’re a big-time blogger or author, just getting started (or don’t blog at all), whether you’re young or old — we’d love to feature your work on our blog. Send us an email: info [at] therebelution [dot] com.
Thank you all for your prayers and support. May God bless you all!
April 25th, 2006 at 5:51 pm
Nice job. And I agree that Jake and Alex have produced one of the best political websites I’ve seen. Excelletnt work all around.
April 25th, 2006 at 8:21 pm
Alex and Brett, That is so wonderful that he is running for chief justice. I am thrilled for you that you can work in the campaign.
God be with you in your labors. Bryce
April 25th, 2006 at 9:57 pm
You know, when I discovered the Rebelution back a few months ago, I was very inspired by the articles I read. Especially the definition of a Rebelutionary. In the time since then, I must say that the Rebelution has changed my outlook on life. Your articles have been a source of encouragement and enlightenment time and time again. Your writing style is interesting and you get the point across in a clear manner. You leave me inspired, and aspiring to a higher goal.
But there’s something that over-rides all of that. In fact, if it weren’t for this, the Rebelution would be so much less meaningful. You [Alex and Brett] stand as an example, and example of true leaders, knowing the way, going the way, and finally showing the way.
This has in fact been the example. Your devotion to God and his will in your lives; your devotion to Character, and the Trademark of the Rebelution.
Thus, the less frequent posts hasn’t really diminished your effect in the lives of your readers. It has in fact, challenged me even more.
God Bless!
April 25th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
See that? ^^ Up there. points up one comment Ditto. Everything. Totally. God bless you guys!
April 26th, 2006 at 1:05 am
I’m glad to see a new post by you guys! I’m sure you’ve been really busy! It’s great to see the work you’ve been doing with Justice Parker. Keep it up!
April 26th, 2006 at 3:26 am
Dear Chaz, thank you for your comments. Unfortunately, they are out of place. The purpose of the post was only to alert our readers to what Brett and I are doing, not to open up discussion of political issues. However, if you have any further thoughts along those lines, feel free to email us at rebelution [dot] blogspot [at] gmail [dot] com.
Thanks for understanding.
Edited by Site Admin
April 26th, 2006 at 5:15 am
Keep up the good work guys! The less frequent posts haven’t hurt your site at all. In the meantime, we can all read your articles on the Rebelution sidebar.
April 26th, 2006 at 4:40 pm
Congratulations on setting your new record! I know it means that you two are doing some great things that require a lot of time. The Rebelution has blessed me in so many ways. Thank you!
April 27th, 2006 at 2:09 am
Awesome stuff! You guys make us all proud. I miss the frequent posts by you guys, but.. well you know, good to know you’re doing what you preach. Well, I look forward to the guest posts, and I’ll add Justice Parker to my prayers.
God bless
Daniel
April 27th, 2006 at 7:25 am
Congratulations Alex and Brett! ^_^
Keep up the good work! We are always here to say our prayers for y’all. ^_^
April 27th, 2006 at 9:52 pm
Thats AWESOME guys! I did some grassroots in 04 and I’m campaigning for Judge Roy Moore this summer.
Keep it up, changing America is a big task, but it CAN be done!
let me know if I can help in any way.
-Kierstyn P.
April 27th, 2006 at 11:40 pm
I don’t really do a lot of blogging, but I have a Xanga site on which I moderate and participate in a slew of theological, sociological, etc. debates. Don’t know if that’s what you’re looking for, but if you want it, it’s there.
http://www.xanga.com/por_la_cruz
I really appreciate (and am stimulated by) all the work you two have put into this. May God richly bless the Rebelution!
– Scottie
April 28th, 2006 at 3:05 am
Congratulations on your new endevours! I am yet again extremley impressed with you both. May God be your rock and foundation as you continue to walk bodly on the path that He has provided you!
In His love,
Lauren
April 28th, 2006 at 4:14 am
Dear Hale, thank you for your comments. Unfortunately, they are out of place. The purpose of the post was only to alert our readers to what Brett and I are doing, not to open up discussion of political issues. However, if you have any further thoughts along those lines, feel free to email us at rebelution [dot] blogspot [at] gmail [dot] com.
Thanks for understanding.
Edited by Site Admin
April 28th, 2006 at 5:49 am
Amazing work you guys are doing.
April 28th, 2006 at 2:57 pm
May God bless your work for Alabama, guys!- and may God bring Tom Parker to an ever more consistent defense of human life.
May 2nd, 2006 at 2:34 am
Big ditto to what David B. wrote. The blog is great, but YOU are the real examples by God’s grace, and I believe that is what gives The Rebelution it’s impact. Thank you for being willing vessels.
It is evident that you both have worked very hard, and though I don’t know a whole lot about the workings of politics, I know this is pretty important stuff! It sounds like you are indeed in the midst of big job, but an exciting one as well.
Godspeed in everything to come! (And may the best man win.
)
May 2nd, 2006 at 2:35 am
^^ …in the midst of A big job…
May 2nd, 2006 at 7:45 pm
That’s wonderful! Keep up the great work- you’re in my prayers!