Comments on: Do Hard Things and the Gospel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:37:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 by: Naomi F. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266771 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:52:33 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266771 Amen ^_^ Amen ^_^

]]> by: Hannah B. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266644 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:27:30 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-266644 This is a very encouraging post, thanks! Right now I am reading your book Do Hard Things, and it has been helping me a lot in so many areas. I am only about half way into it, and I love it! (My daddy bought it for me at the Christian book store, and when we purchased it the guy there in charge said that it is one of the most popular Christian teen books out there! That is exciting news....I think everyone should read it)! There are several hard things that I have done or am doing now, and so I'll share one. Whenever our family hears some kids screaming in a store, usually one of us will go up to the parents and hand out a wallet size child training card with helpful information about training kids in a God honoring way. And this is no easy thing for me to do, I am so fearful and nervous, and just don't know what I should say or what they will do! But I say a quick little prayer and ask God to help me in that situation, and then it is not so bad! Usually everyone that I have ever given a card out to appreciates it and thanks me, so that helps. So I just need to over come my fear of reaching out and speaking to people, because I know that is what God wants of me! In Christ, Hannah B. This is a very encouraging post, thanks!

Right now I am reading your book Do Hard Things, and it has been helping me a lot in so many areas. I am only about half way into it, and I love it! (My daddy bought it for me at the Christian book store, and when we purchased it the guy there in charge said that it is one of the most popular Christian teen books out there! That is exciting news….I think everyone should read it)!

There are several hard things that I have done or am doing now, and so I’ll share one. Whenever our family hears some kids screaming in a store, usually one of us will go up to the parents and hand out a wallet size child training card with helpful information about training kids in a God honoring way. And this is no easy thing for me to do, I am so fearful and nervous, and just don’t know what I should say or what they will do! But I say a quick little prayer and ask God to help me in that situation, and then it is not so bad! Usually everyone that I have ever given a card out to appreciates it and thanks me, so that helps. So I just need to over come my fear of reaching out and speaking to people, because I know that is what God wants of me!

In Christ,
Hannah B.

]]> by: Rachel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-262314 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:48:34 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-262314 That is really cool what you guys are doing. It really is time to decide who we live for and live to the fullest, even though it sometimes takes doing hard things. In relating to the gospel, it is hard to overcome fears of what people will think, of being rejected, etc. But in truth, realizing that God has commanded us to do so and promised to be with us no matter what, is a great way to know that it will be OK. He also tells us not to fear, and knowing the Omnipotent God is at our side can help us to do just that. We weren't created to sit around and do nothing. We were created to serve our Maker and Savior. It's time for the revolution and it's time to make a difference in our world. Let's do it! That is really cool what you guys are doing. It really is time to decide who we live for and live to the fullest, even though it sometimes takes doing hard things.
In relating to the gospel, it is hard to overcome fears of what people will think, of being rejected, etc. But in truth, realizing that God has commanded us to do so and promised to be with us no matter what, is a great way to know that it will be OK. He also tells us not to fear, and knowing the Omnipotent God is at our side can help us to do just that.
We weren’t created to sit around and do nothing. We were created to serve our Maker and Savior. It’s time for the revolution and it’s time to make a difference in our world.
Let’s do it!

]]> by: Mercy http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-209557 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:23:32 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-209557 Hey there Alex and Brett, I was just wondering if you could describe your definition by giving an example of doing 'hard things'. Hey there Alex and Brett, I was just wondering if you could describe your definition by giving an example of doing ‘hard things’.

]]> by: Sheila http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-94851 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:18:00 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-94851 Wow, this is such a fantastic post! Everywhere we turn in scripture, we see the contrast of people who 'did hard things' and people who 'did easy things', and it truly is an incredible contrast. Those who stood up to society and went 'against the flow' of easiness, were the ones that God called to use in mighty ways. They were responsible children of God, and He could see that from the start. How that differs from the ones who took the easy route! Amen to all you've said. Thank you for your encouraging posts! In Christ, Sheila Wow, this is such a fantastic post! Everywhere we turn in scripture, we see the contrast of people who ‘did hard things’ and people who ‘did easy things’, and it truly is an incredible contrast. Those who stood up to society and went ‘against the flow’ of easiness, were the ones that God called to use in mighty ways. They were responsible children of God, and He could see that from the start. How that differs from the ones who took the easy route! Amen to all you’ve said. Thank you for your encouraging posts!
In Christ,
Sheila

]]> by: Jackie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-91905 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:30:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-91905 I have been so captivated since I found this website about a week ago. I think I have been on it everyday since. The hard thing? Living your message! However, with God leading the way to the Highway of Holiness (Isiaiah 35) it is a journey that nothing in life can compare! Being a mother of 3 young girls teaching them to "pick up their cross daily" is a hard thing. It is a counter-cultural message, even in churches and most Christian families. Sometimes it's not easy doing the right thing but, God-willing, we will see the fruit of doing "hard things". This is such an incredible message for today's youth. We will be in Dallas with our 12 yr old daughter for your conference. This is exactly what I have been looking for! I have been so captivated since I found this website about a week ago. I think I have been on it everyday since. The hard thing? Living your message! However, with God leading the way to the Highway of Holiness (Isiaiah 35) it is a journey that nothing in life can compare! Being a mother of 3 young girls teaching them to “pick up their cross daily” is a hard thing. It is a counter-cultural message, even in churches and most Christian families. Sometimes it’s not easy doing the right thing but, God-willing, we will see the fruit of doing “hard things”. This is such an incredible message for today’s youth. We will be in Dallas with our 12 yr old daughter for your conference. This is exactly what I have been looking for!

]]> by: Danae http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89861 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:54:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89861 A good question and good answers. It's got me thinking, cause in a way it could sound contradictory to the gospel - to a degree we can do hard things by human effort, but Paul said, 'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.' Not just some, but all. The only way we can overcome all, is through Christ, through the gospel of his grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit given unto us at the time we believe and accept his sacrifice, knowing we cannot do anything ourselves. I conclude that the encouragement to do hard things, is not so much to be that we ourselves can do anything hard, but that we are not to shy away from hard things - We are to go on with the whole armour of God, 'looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame,' trusting God to enable us to overcome. In other words, it draws us to God - to submission to him. 'we glory in tribulation...' Back to the gospel, Christ's death was to save us from our sins, to fit us for fellowship with him, a holy God. There was a man who turned back from following Jesus because he would not give his possessions to the poor -he loved them too much, it was too hard to follow the Lord. A godly life in this world is not easy, it takes humility. It is a part of the gospel. We accept him not only as Saviour, but as Lord. Thankfully, I cannot end there, but reiterate what I've already said. We do not have to rely on our own efforts, but God, who has promised that he will not give us more than we can bear. 'By grace are ye saved through faith.' A good question and good answers. It’s got me thinking, cause in a way it could sound contradictory to the gospel - to a degree we can do hard things by human effort, but Paul said, ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’ Not just some, but all. The only way we can overcome all, is through Christ, through the gospel of his grace and the gift of the Holy Spirit given unto us at the time we believe and accept his sacrifice, knowing we cannot do anything ourselves.

I conclude that the encouragement to do hard things, is not so much to be that we ourselves can do anything hard, but that we are not to shy away from hard things - We are to go on with the whole armour of God, ‘looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame,’ trusting God to enable us to overcome. In other words, it draws us to God - to submission to him. ‘we glory in tribulation…’

Back to the gospel, Christ’s death was to save us from our sins, to fit us for fellowship with him, a holy God. There was a man who turned back from following Jesus because he would not give his possessions to the poor -he loved them too much, it was too hard to follow the Lord. A godly life in this world is not easy, it takes humility. It is a part of the gospel. We accept him not only as Saviour, but as Lord.
Thankfully, I cannot end there, but reiterate what I’ve already said. We do not have to rely on our own efforts, but God, who has promised that he will not give us more than we can bear. ‘By grace are ye saved through faith.’

]]> by: Micah http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89845 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:05:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89845 The gospel and doing hard things are directly related mainly because Christ died for us and sacrificed Himself on our behath. Therefore, we owe him our lives. We owe Him. Not only that but it is our obligation. Jesus told us to go out into the world and preach the good news. That in itself is a very hard thing, because in our sinful nature we are ashamed of the gospel. It's like when i'm listening to a sermon on my cd player in the car and i have my windows down. but when i get a stop light and the guy next to me has his window down as well, i start to turn it down. why? the reason is i'm afraid of man. and i should be afraid of God. "The fear of God imparts wisdom." and "the fear of man brings a snare" Phil Delre (i'm sure you don't know who he is) said, "the one and only reason christians back out of a situation to proclaim the gospel is fear of man." And the question we are going to have to ask ourselves is, "When we are at the judgement seat, are we gonna say, 'God i'm sorry but i was scared what billy was gonna think.'?" That is the most foolish mindset we can have. Because if we truly wanted to live for Christ and His Kingdom then we would want to proclaim the truth. We would want stand up for Him. We would want to do hard things. Christ gave up his life for us. Therefore we owe Him. we need to ask ourselves, "Who do i fear most, God or man?" Micah T The gospel and doing hard things are directly related mainly because Christ died for us and sacrificed Himself on our behath. Therefore, we owe him our lives. We owe Him. Not only that but it is our obligation. Jesus told us to go out into the world and preach the good news. That in itself is a very hard thing, because in our sinful nature we are ashamed of the gospel. It’s like when i’m listening to a sermon on my cd player in the car and i have my windows down. but when i get a stop light and the guy next to me has his window down as well, i start to turn it down. why? the reason is i’m afraid of man. and i should be afraid of God. “The fear of God imparts wisdom.” and “the fear of man brings a snare” Phil Delre (i’m sure you don’t know who he is) said, “the one and only reason christians back out of a situation to proclaim the gospel is fear of man.” And the question we are going to have to ask ourselves is, “When we are at the judgement seat, are we gonna say, ‘God i’m sorry but i was scared what billy was gonna think.’?” That is the most foolish mindset we can have. Because if we truly wanted to live for Christ and His Kingdom then we would want to proclaim the truth. We would want stand up for Him. We would want to do hard things. Christ gave up his life for us. Therefore we owe Him. we need to ask ourselves, “Who do i fear most, God or man?”

Micah T

]]> by: Ruth http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89034 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:17:15 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-89034 Hey Ash-- The guy that you are thinking of is Jacob.( I totally undestand the mind blank!) Hey Ash–
The guy that you are thinking of is Jacob.( I totally undestand the mind blank!)

]]> by: Ash http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-88432 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:00:23 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/06/do-hard-things-and-the-gospel/#comment-88432 Ok when i first read this whole "Do hard things" thing, i thought you guys were complete and total loons. sorry, no kidding. that was obviously a misconception. i thought you were all goody goody and lets do this because our parents say we should, but no i see different. Lets not forget, though that Jesus wasn't the only person who did hard things. Think of Ruth, and all she went through and how she loved through it all. And then there was that (sorry for the mind blank, i don't have a bible with me) the one guy in the old testiment who worked 14 years for his wife cuz the bro-in-law/father gave the older daughter first?? ok gtg.. typing fast. wil write again later Ok when i first read this whole “Do hard things” thing, i thought you guys were complete and total loons. sorry, no kidding. that was obviously a misconception. i thought you were all goody goody and lets do this because our parents say we should, but no i see different. Lets not forget, though that Jesus wasn’t the only person who did hard things. Think of Ruth, and all she went through and how she loved through it all. And then there was that (sorry for the mind blank, i don’t have a bible with me) the one guy in the old testiment who worked 14 years for his wife cuz the bro-in-law/father gave the older daughter first?? ok gtg.. typing fast. wil write again later

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