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]]> By: stephanie patton http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-265826 stephanie patton Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:21:53 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-265826 Dear Alex+Brett, My name is stephanie patton,this is more of a hello then a comment. We are reading your book in a teens bible study. First off you guys totally rock! Ilove your book.Ialso love horses,I've been riding since i was younger,any way whaen i get out of college I want start a christian riding academy,but for now im going to start a girls bible study.do you have any googd ideas of tips? equine obsessed, stepahanie patton Dear Alex+Brett,
My name is stephanie patton,this is more of a hello then a comment.
We are reading your book in a teens bible study.
First off you guys totally rock! Ilove your book.Ialso love horses,I’ve been riding since i was younger,any way whaen i get out of college I want start a christian riding academy,but for now im going to start a girls bible study.do you have any googd ideas of tips?
equine obsessed, stepahanie patton

]]> By: sarah http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-265800 sarah Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:38:52 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-265800 i've just started to read "do hard things" and it's inspired me. but i just dont know what to do! It's summer vacation right now so right now, i'm preparing myself. i can relate to the step out of your comfort zone thing. i havent really had a parent example that gave me pushes to do hard things. just to do your best type thing. but since i've become closer to God, i feel like He's preparing me to do something hard. i dont know what it is or when it's going to happen but i know i'll be ready. i stepped outside of my comfort zone when i went to a christian camp in North Carolina. it was called centrifuge and i've never been out of Florida before and away from my mom for a week. But i did it. i prayed for jesus to be with me through it all. and he was. that was probably the hardest thing i've done. and i wouldnt trade it for anything. i love your book. and i'll pray for you guys to be successful in everything you do, even if you fail=] - Sarah, from super hot south Florida! God rocks! i’ve just started to read “do hard things” and it’s inspired me. but i just dont know what to do!
It’s summer vacation right now so right now, i’m preparing myself.
i can relate to the step out of your comfort zone thing. i havent really had a parent example that gave me pushes to do hard things. just to do your best type thing. but since i’ve become closer to God, i feel like He’s preparing me to do something hard. i dont know what it is or when it’s going to happen but i know i’ll be ready. i stepped outside of my comfort zone when i went to a christian camp in North Carolina. it was called centrifuge and i’ve never been out of Florida before and away from my mom for a week. But i did it. i prayed for jesus to be with me through it all. and he was. that was probably the hardest thing i’ve done. and i wouldnt trade it for anything.

i love your book. and i’ll pray for you guys to be successful in everything you do, even if you fail=]
- Sarah, from super hot south Florida!

God rocks!

]]> By: Amanda Howell http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-258869 Amanda Howell Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:54:57 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-258869 Eric Morris, I heard part of that quote (without the reference to God) you used in a movie once, but I didn't know who it was from. It makes me feel in awe and causes me to stop and think. Thank you. In Christ, Amanda Eric Morris,

I heard part of that quote (without the reference to God) you used in a movie once, but I didn’t know who it was from. It makes me feel in awe and causes me to stop and think. Thank you.

In Christ,
Amanda

]]> By: Eric Morris http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-258001 Eric Morris Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:00:32 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-258001 Your book and the whole preeminence of what "Do Hard Things" has had one of the most positive influences on my Life. Not only am I looking at little chores around the house differently, but I am going out and really trying to achieve great things for the Lord. A Quote comes to mind... “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Maryanne Williamson It truly was my light and the greatness God gave me that scared me. After reading the book though I am doing those great things that scared me the most. I am now letting my light show so others can do the same. Your book and the whole preeminence of what “Do Hard Things” has had one of the most positive influences on my Life. Not only am I looking at little chores around the house differently, but I am going out and really trying to achieve great things for the Lord.

A Quote comes to mind…

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” -Maryanne Williamson

It truly was my light and the greatness God gave me that scared me. After reading the book though I am doing those great things that scared me the most. I am now letting my light show so others can do the same.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252925 Nicole Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:44:49 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252925 Megan M.: I totally get your point -- absolutely! And you know what? You just made me realize how gracious my mom has been towards me as I have stumbled in my attempts to serve. Thank you for bringing up that point -- you just added a great perspective on the matter for me, personally, as I understand the potential danger of such a train of thought, at times or in certain circumstances (although I still recognize the danger Alex and Brett's father pointed out which it is very important to avoid, as well -- and not just for parents). Really, thank you so much for sharing your concern (and explaining it more for me) to help keep us on-track in edifying and encouraging each other -- and thanking God for all the ways our parents do bless us by admonishing us (or holding back from criticizing us when they have good reason and we know we wouldn't be so patient!). Megan M.: I totally get your point — absolutely! And you know what? You just made me realize how gracious my mom has been towards me as I have stumbled in my attempts to serve. Thank you for bringing up that point — you just added a great perspective on the matter for me, personally, as I understand the potential danger of such a train of thought, at times or in certain circumstances (although I still recognize the danger Alex and Brett’s father pointed out which it is very important to avoid, as well — and not just for parents).
Really, thank you so much for sharing your concern (and explaining it more for me) to help keep us on-track in edifying and encouraging each other — and thanking God for all the ways our parents do bless us by admonishing us (or holding back from criticizing us when they have good reason and we know we wouldn’t be so patient!).

]]> By: Ahlaischa http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252733 Ahlaischa Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:14:16 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252733 Hey, Amanda I would definetely recommend Chosen By God by R.C. Sproul, to read first. It will lay the foundation for Systematic Theology and other equally wonderful books! In Christ, Ahlaischa Hey, Amanda
I would definetely recommend Chosen By God by R.C. Sproul, to read first. It will lay the foundation for Systematic Theology and other equally wonderful books!
In Christ, Ahlaischa

]]> By: Megan M http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252135 Megan M Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:49:49 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252135 Nicole: I agree completely that we should not stop at laundry. I was just pointing out that before evaluating our parents, we must be sure that they do not have just reason to misuse "Do Hard Things". It is quite possible that what we may see as nagging is actually more a sign of our sin than our parents. Perhaps I was just uncomfortable with us talking about our parents failings, particularly on the internet. It seemed more like slander than building one another up. (Which, by God's grace, has not happened here.) Does that make more sense? Nicole: I agree completely that we should not stop at laundry. I was just pointing out that before evaluating our parents, we must be sure that they do not have just reason to misuse “Do Hard Things”. It is quite possible that what we may see as nagging is actually more a sign of our sin than our parents. Perhaps I was just uncomfortable with us talking about our parents failings, particularly on the internet. It seemed more like slander than building one another up. (Which, by God’s grace, has not happened here.) Does that make more sense?

]]> By: Kim http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252051 Kim Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:20:39 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/06/how-to-spoil-do-hard-things-2/#comment-252051 I had not thought of using that phrase wrongly...I can see how that could be used negatively instead of an encouragement, or exhortation. I pray all of us parents will be encouragers, not naggers! WE will see you in Dallas! I had not thought of using that phrase wrongly…I can see how that could be used negatively instead of an encouragement, or exhortation. I pray all of us parents will be encouragers, not naggers!

WE will see you in Dallas!

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