Comments on: A Rebelutionary Looks Back on 2009 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:37:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Elsie Anne http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-882205 Elsie Anne Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:15:25 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-882205 You're welcome! You’re welcome!

]]> By: Devin http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-564147 Devin Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:06:59 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-564147 The bok chaged my life thanks for writing it! The bok chaged my life thanks for writing it!

]]> By: Elyse http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-527187 Elyse Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:57:03 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-527187 That's fantastic, Tabitha. Do Hard Things changed everything for me, too. I read the book, and it kicked me into gear in my relationship with Christ. No more complacency for me! Thanks for sharing your story. That’s fantastic, Tabitha.
Do Hard Things changed everything for me, too. I read the book, and it kicked me into gear in my relationship with Christ. No more complacency for me! Thanks for sharing your story.

]]> By: Bob Prince http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-526197 Bob Prince Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:13:52 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-526197 Katie said, "I never ever have to feel guilt because Jesus has forgiven everything, even any sins I might be doing right now! ‘In Christ there is no condemnation.’ " I would recommend that we exercise some caution when we presume on the mercy of God when we have been forgiven for our past sins. Jesus told the woman who had been caught in the act of adultery, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more" ( see John chapter 8). Also when He healed the man who had been lame 38 years ( John 5:14), he admonished him, "Behold thou art made whole; sin no more lest a worse thing come unto thee." I firmly believe that when we truly repent of our sins and believe on Jesus Christ as the Son of God, we are given the gift of the Holy Ghost (which Peter said In Acts 5:32, "whom God hath given to them that obey Him." I believe that even after we have truly repented, we will find ourselves inadvertently building up "wood, hay and stubble" upon the foundation of gold, silver and precious stones which the Lord has laid (see I Cor. 3:10-15.) St. Paul tells us that "the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss,; but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire." But according to Hebrews 10:26, we are told that, "if we sin wilfully, after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, [which comes from the Holy Spirit] there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins." I believe God looks down very harshly if we sin in blatant disobedience to His commandments in a premeditated fashion. Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15.) Katie said, “I never ever have to feel guilt because Jesus has forgiven everything, even any sins I might be doing right now! ‘In Christ there is no condemnation.’ ” I would recommend that we exercise some caution when we presume on the mercy of God when we have been forgiven for our past sins. Jesus told the woman who had been caught in the act of adultery, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more” ( see John chapter 8). Also when He healed the man who had been lame 38 years ( John 5:14), he admonished him, “Behold thou art made whole; sin no more lest a worse thing come unto thee.” I firmly believe that when we truly repent of our sins and believe on Jesus Christ as the Son of God, we are given the gift of the Holy Ghost (which Peter said In Acts 5:32, “whom God hath given to them that obey Him.” I believe that even after we have truly repented, we will find ourselves inadvertently building up “wood, hay and stubble” upon the foundation of gold, silver and precious stones which the Lord has laid (see I Cor. 3:10-15.) St. Paul tells us that “the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss,; but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.” But according to Hebrews 10:26, we are told that, “if we sin wilfully, after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, [which comes from the Holy Spirit] there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.” I believe God looks down very harshly if we sin in blatant disobedience to His commandments in a premeditated fashion. Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15.)

]]> By: Michaela http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525982 Michaela Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:38:33 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525982 i love the book dht & i totally agree with this post i can relate i love the book dht & i totally agree with this post i can relate

]]> By: Heather http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525583 Heather Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:57:02 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525583 That was a truly moving post. It's wonderful that we have a God who cares so much about us that He prods us to do things we would never do on our own. I read Do Hard Things last year and it just amazing to see how, when Christians put their life in God's hands, He just opens doors we never knew existed and blesses us in ways we never thought of. Please check out my blog at www.cip31.wordpress.com :) That was a truly moving post. It’s wonderful that we have a God who cares so much about us that He prods us to do things we would never do on our own. I read Do Hard Things last year and it just amazing to see how, when Christians put their life in God’s hands, He just opens doors we never knew existed and blesses us in ways we never thought of. Please check out my blog at http://www.cip31.wordpress.com :)

]]> By: Katie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525473 Katie Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:48:17 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525473 Chanel V: you're very honest, which I like. So many people on this website have definite callings and passions in regards to one area, eg. abortion, youth work, etc. It is nice to hear of somebody who also doesn't have their big mission in life yet. Keep slogging it out and God will take care of you. I know there's probably a lot of rebelutionaries praying for you. How have I grown this past year? When I heard that question I nearly had a heart attack because I didn't think I had grown! I spent much in a state of complete stress or frustration or guilt, or usually all three at once. I have been a Christian (and a serious going-for-God one!) since I was four, and nothing on the outside of my life had changed. So I didn't know what was going on. God used my mental torture to teach me some very important things. 1. I never ever have to feel guilt because Jesus has forgiven everything, even any sins I might be doing right now! 'In Christ there is no condemnation.' (I dunno where that's from in the Bible.) 2. I don't have to be perfect, or even close to it. It's ok if I'm not the hardest working or smartest person. Too high expectations of myself tire me out. 3. I needed to start taking God at his word when He said I don't have to stress, otherwise I'm essentially calling Him a liar. If He says he'll take care of me and everything's for my good, then it is. Really, I never have to stress again! 4. I've learnt about trusting God. 5. Even if I feel completely disgusting and selfish, I'm a work in progress. God is making me a beautiful work of art, so even if I see nothing good, He does! Writing it like this makes it sound easy. It took months and months of pain to learn this. But nobody give up! Trust God! He does really have it all taken care of. We're just along for the ride. PS if anyone wants some verses about trusting God and not being afraid or stressing, etc, comment and tell me. I have a great list I found that I can put up. Chanel V:
you’re very honest, which I like.
So many people on this website have definite callings and passions in regards to one area, eg. abortion, youth work, etc. It is nice to hear of somebody who also doesn’t have their big mission in life yet.
Keep slogging it out and God will take care of you. I know there’s probably a lot of rebelutionaries praying for you.

How have I grown this past year?
When I heard that question I nearly had a heart attack because I didn’t think I had grown!
I spent much in a state of complete stress or frustration or guilt, or usually all three at once.
I have been a Christian (and a serious going-for-God one!) since I was four, and nothing on the outside of my life had changed. So I didn’t know what was going on.
God used my mental torture to teach me some very important things.
1. I never ever have to feel guilt because Jesus has forgiven everything, even any sins I might be doing right now! ‘In Christ there is no condemnation.’ (I dunno where that’s from in the Bible.)
2. I don’t have to be perfect, or even close to it. It’s ok if I’m not the hardest working or smartest person. Too high expectations of myself tire me out.
3. I needed to start taking God at his word when He said I don’t have to stress, otherwise I’m essentially calling Him a liar. If He says he’ll take care of me and everything’s for my good, then it is. Really, I never have to stress again!
4. I’ve learnt about trusting God.
5. Even if I feel completely disgusting and selfish, I’m a work in progress. God is making me a beautiful work of art, so even if I see nothing good, He does!
Writing it like this makes it sound easy. It took months and months of pain to learn this.
But nobody give up! Trust God! He does really have it all taken care of. We’re just along for the ride.

PS if anyone wants some verses about trusting God and not being afraid or stressing, etc, comment and tell me. I have a great list I found that I can put up.

]]> By: Alli R. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525451 Alli R. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:57:49 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525451 Wow, Alesia, your comment was so encouraging! I have read the book at least three times cover to cover, and countless times I have gone back to read one section or so... I've aslo shared it with several of my friends! ~Alli Wow, Alesia, your comment was so encouraging! I have read the book at least three times cover to cover, and countless times I have gone back to read one section or so… I’ve aslo shared it with several of my friends!
~Alli

]]> By: nick http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525340 nick Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:56:40 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525340 i jjust finished the book it realy changed me i jjust finished the book it realy changed me

]]> By: Allyson Bloomberg http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2010/01/a-rebelutionary-looks-back-on-2009/#comment-525328 Allyson Bloomberg Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:07:46 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/?p=3560#comment-525328 God has done lots of things in 2009 God has done lots of things in 2009

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