
JOHN WRITES: There are so many people we look up to who are in the spotlight or stand on public pedestals. But there are heroes all around us, in our homes and on this website. Is there a specific person on The Rebelution that you look up to? Or is there someone else in your life who has impacted you? What have you learned from them?
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Oooo there’s a lot of people who I look up to on the Reb! I can’t begin to list them all, so I’ll just say the people I know best and look up to most. ๐ That would be…
@disqus_oMHOgFTIn3:disqus
@programguy:disqus
@DannyLyn:disqus
@Natalie J… who I can’t tag…
Steelers Fan (He’s gone now, but he’s really cool anyway!)
Off topic. Hi MimeforJesus! I haven’t seen you on here in forever!
Joy!! I didn’t know you’re still around! ๐ How’s J***? (I’m not sure if you want me to say his name here…)
I wasn’t for a while but now I’m back.
He’s great! God has just about fully healed him and he and I continue to be best friends. I cant believe u remembered him! ๐
That’s great! ๐ He was important to you, so yeah I remembered him. I’m so glad to hear he’s almost fully healed now!
Yeah. God’s been doing some amazing stuff in our lives!
Haha. Lol. Wait, does @programguy:disqus really count? Iโm not sure how unsung he is on theReb. xD.
I guess @GuitarwithArms:disqus would be sung too. Especially since heโs an instrument. *starts singing their names*
Aw darn I don’t count then do I XD XD
Haha. Everyone knows you, but I do look up to you. Youโre a great friend!
Aw thanks dude, you’re a great friend too! =)
*Warm fuzzies* Wait. Youโre a guitar. *Guitar fuzz* Actually that usually sounds really bad.
Guitar fuzz? XD XD I’m of the fuzz-less variety of guitar lol XD
I read that, and laughed out loud. too funny! :p
So true, John!
*joins you in singing their names*
*stops*
Ummm… I don’t know the words to this song…
I didn’t know mimes could sing…
Sheโs lip-sinking.
Shhhhh, don’t tell anybody I broke the rules! (And don’t tell them I’m talking right now…)
I didn’t know Steelers Fan left! =( If I am thinking of the right person.
Yeah, he left. =(
Am I totally blind or what? My goodness, Clare…
I think Iโm the totally blind one. For a minute I was like whoโs Clare?
Because I spoke in 3rd person? I think it’s the 3rd. :/ Or because you just had never seen me before?
It is 3rd person, and that is why. . .I mean, I think I know you. Didnโt you comment on my first DQ? I donโt think so, but Iโve seen you around and your dogโs pretty cute!
Hehehe, well blind is better than crazy…
No, wait, I’m crazy and it’s pretty awesome. You might want to consider being crazy, because I know you’re not blind. ๐
lol! Don’t worry, I already have the crazy part taken care of! ;P
Didn’t he come back, though? Did he leave again?
Yeah ๐
Yeah, he came back for Christmas break and then left again when school started up.
Aw I totally missed that somehow =/
I don’t know if I really look up to people on the Rebelution, but there is this one guy his name is Tony and he attends my church. He is really on fire for God and he has gone through so much. Just a little of his story is that when he was 6 (I think) he was on a riding lawn mower with his dad and he fell off and part of hid right arm got cut off and now he lives with 3 fingers (he can only move 1 or 2) and less than half of his lower right arm is missing. How he just loves God and he just shows love to everyone is really why I look up to him. In Christ alone.
Wow! Thatโs so cool. . .and sad.
Yeah. But he doesn’t really talk about it or point it out to other people he is really humble, and he LOVES God with all his being.
Thatโs amazing!
Jaquelle does a ton of work behind the scenes and is really sweet about it, so I definitely look up to her. I also really admire the people in my church especially a few older women.
Jaquelle is great! Sheโs definitely one of the people on here that I wish I could actually meet.
I concur ๐
Yeah, I don’t really know her, but judging from her responses to my dq’s she’s awesome.
I got to be her first employee (well at least for theReb), so Iโm lucky!!!
It seems rather mysterious…. a blogger in disguise of a puppy (oh wait that’s just a profile picture…) posts articles as an editorial assistant, and the next week I learn that there are more of these “employees”, who work in secret and are unknown to the civilian commenters….
Oh wow… you have exactly 900 comments….
Wait, now I sound like a stalker….
Ikr! ๐
Our flag is red. Our emblem is the Koala. Our scripture memory verse is 1 Timothy 4:12. We are theRebelution, but we look like Koala pirates!!!
Lol, so we’re officially dubbing each other koala pirates now, Captain Koala?
So are you cute and cuddly?
Because koalas typically are. Which makes it a little strange for them to be pirates.
Sure. . .We hug our teddy bears if that counts! But weโre also like ninjas and pirates, and are very wise. A koala never lies, which makes us, um, half-koalas.
Our flag is red. . .because practically everything on theReb is. Now everyone knows I love Koalas! I need a Koala character in my book.
Of course!
Haha okay, fellow Koala pirate.
*breaths heavily* Iโm trying. . .to get. . . to 1,000
That’s awesome!
I can’t stop thinking of people! From an athletic perspective, I really look up to Michelle Warnky, an obstacle runner, and Meagan Martin who’s a slightly-more-sung, professional rock climber.
Most of the leadership at my church. They are amazing.
My top pick would be my mom. She is the most amazing woman I know. She is so strong and takes such good care of me and my sibs.
Wait. I thought my mom was the most amazing woman?! xD
No, I thought my mom was! ๐
And in reality, MY mom is the most amazing woman in the world:)
Nope, You’re all wrong. My mom’s the most amazing woman in the world.
Sorry guys, but it’s totally my mom ๐
I’m 100% sure it’s actually my mom ๐
WHOA WHOA WHOA. What are y’all talking about here. Everyone should know that mine’s the best….and in case if you didn’t……IT’S MY MOM. โฅ
Nah, must be mine ๐
Still mine. XD
Really?!? ๐ฎ
YUP!! :0)
*starts singing Nobody knows with changed lyrics*
“Nobody knows who the best mom is. Nobody knows my mother. Nobody knows who the best mom is. Nobody knows but Jesus (oh and me and my siblings btw.)”
*Joins in song but refers to her own mother*
Wait. We just decided the war was over, I thought.
It is! lol That’s why I sang!
But my momโs the best. Thatโs what it means for the war to be over
……..I’m done. *thought crosses head* (I think you know what it is!!)
Theologically speaking, weโre both right. God is sovereign, and in His sovereignty Iโm sure Heโs put each of us in the best family for us-the one that will help us grow closer to Him more than we could in any other family.
Please don’t bring theology into this!!!! ๐๐
Excuse me!
It’s all a matter of perspective, my friend!
And maybe in this case my perspective is more complete. xD
Well, say what you will, but my mom is the most amazing woman in the world. Period. Your can be the second! Or maybe the most amazing in your world. XD
……maybe his world is the same world as yours…..Oh wait I forgot, he lives on mars…..XD
I thought all it’s did XD lol. Jk
XD
That should be guys not its
I live on Mars?
I thought part of you lives in Eyeworld.
Oh, thatโs a different me. And Iโm not sure if I live on Mars or not?
Ok. Sure! You can have most amazing woman in the world. But you canโt have most amazing woman in the UNIVERSE.
When I was 5 I wrote a song about how not even aliens have better moms. The point still hold.
Lololol!! Ok. Your mom is the most amazing mom you could ever have and mine is the most amazing I could ever have. Fair?
That was a loud laugh. Sure. Thatโs fair. If you want my theological thoughts on this look at my comment to @jennaszubinski:disqus.
Okay peoples, let’s just give the award to ALL MOMS, okey dokey?? XD XD
Oh fine….*whispers “Mine’s still the best”* XD
*whisper fight begins* โMines better!โ *Wait. I said that out loud.* โI donโt care!โ *Tries to tell self to shut up*
*writes composition about her mom entitled “I have the best Mom”, records it and gets it published* *Can’t stop singing it*
*Starts playing the piano with eyes that are worlds.* Not even aliens have better moms! *Singing war begins. Weโre both blown out of this discussion.* Oh, no! Now we both lost. Our momโs arenโt unsung heroโs anymore!!! *Guitar with Arms starts chuckling and playing himself.*
*Hires a 100,000,000 voice choir* *Hires 100 Pianists* *They start singing her song Very Loud* *Everyone starts crying* *Every one starts agreeing, shouting AMEN!!* *War Ends*
*Fills the moon with orchestras and baby koalas**Thereโs a big crescendo so loud it brings about the Apocalypse**NOT EVEN ALIENS HAVE BETTER MOMS!**The whole universe shouts in glory**Thereโs dancing*Thereโs singing**Thereโs baby Koalas**And the Koala promises that my mom is the best!!!**The universe is subdued by my mother**An AAAMMMMEEENNNN that makes the first sound like a whisper**Who knew that the best mom in the universe could start Universe War I and the second best World War III**Itโs epic**Itโs scary**The koala promised*WAR ENDS*
Are avoid the whole war and just have everyone who dares question my mom actually meet her. She could become a celebrity, but as the best mom in the world she probably wouldnโt want to.
What’s with the koalas?
Theyโre the ultimate emblem of everything good-printed on Rebelution money. . .written about in Rebelution articles. Theyโre pretty much at the soul of the movement. . .AND THEY NEVER LIE
Basically, theyโre the national animal for theRebelution, but since theReb isnโt a nation. . .
Oh ok then, lemme see what I can come up with. I hope I meet the KOALAfications. XD
Srsly.
Yep.
Hey John, you might’ve gone a little bit overboard with this koala thing:P
Haylieโs doing. . .and is there even such a thing as going overboard with the Koala thing?
This is my last attempt: *Millions of Koalas start singing song* *The biggest crescendo that ever existed occurs directed by an elderly Koala with glasses on his face* *He fires the old koalas and exclaims that my mom is the best* *But then a thought occurs to him* he remembers that all mothers are wonderful, and then he rehires the koalas he fired.* *Next, all of the koalas burst into a melodious song!* *It embraces and uplifts all spirits and all the awesome mothers are moved.* The war is officially over. All mothers are remembered, and recognized.
Technically, I am a koala, but thatโs besides the point.
What if my momโs like specifically the best? Who gives these awards anyway, are they just arbitrary or are they special Guitar with Arms certificates?
Ok @everyonemixedupinthismess. I want to issue my formal apology to the entire site. I am sorry for answering a discussion question and taking part in convos on a Christian site. I’m the future, you shall see me no more. I herby disappear as a punishment for saying that my mom is the best. She clearly is not (I’m lying) and yalls are so much better. I forgot that my mothers name is Cruela (I’m lying again). My apologies.
*walks away whispering “my mom is the best” over and over again*
This was sarcasm.
I speak fluent sarcasm ๐
My Pastor and Bible teacher Dan Lloyd. I came to his church about 3 years ago and for that time his sermons have really strengthened my faith. Through his teaching and discussions with him he’s been a Spiritual mentor during some hard and confusing days in my life.
And my parents. God has blessed me with AWESOME parents who have raised me and my big brothers well. I wouldn’t trade them for the world!
I definitely look up to my parents, they’ve always done whatever they could to be at every one of my brothers’ and mine activities that they possibly could and they always make time to spend with us as much as they can. They taught me to not give up and follow what God is telling me. My dad is one of the smartest people I know, he can do almost anything. And I’m a lot like him, so he always understands me. My mom is also very smart and she’s an amazing writer. She’s really good at listening and knowing what to say when. And she showed me that, even if it’s not my favorite thing to do, I’m actually fairly good at writing.
My older brother because heโs is so nice and encouraging to everyone he meets and has always supported me. And whenever I’m feeling down he always encourages me and helps me.
My younger brother because he never gives up, always gives his best, and isnโt afraid of what people will think of him and he encourages me to do the same.
Several adults at my old church, including my old pastor and youth pastor, because they treat the teens like friends, not just like little kids. Seeing them treat the kids my age like that taught me that I should treat the kids younger than me the same way. And because they encourage me and my youth pastor taught me that ministry is about faithful in the little things.
โMy dad is one of the smartest people I know, he can do almost anything.โ I was nodding the whole way until, โAnd Iโm a lot like him. . .”
I just realized how that sounds, sorry. I meant that he and I think the same way and he understands me. I didn’t realize I said that, I stopped in the middle of typing that and then came back to it and I guess I forgot to read what I wrote before I posted it. I’ll change that now, sorry. :/
No. Thatโs fine. I was just agreeing with you, and then I was like โIโm not really like my dad.”
It sounds fine, John just isn’t a lot like his dad. Hahaha
I look up to a lot of people. My parents, because they are awesome,and even when we might not agree on all of the same things, I know they love and care for me. I’m so thankful for them, and wouldn’t trade them for anything!
My Grandparents, who encourage and invest in my life. They are a great example for us kids, by living in a Godly way and always have a listening ear ready for us when we need to talk (and always willing to pray for us).
Women at my church, because they are a great example for young women all around them.
My mentors and older girl friends, who take the time to invest in my life, talk to me, and listen to me. I really appreciate them because they invest in my life, even though I am several years younger.
Yay for parents!!!
Definitely the women in my church, especially my pastor’s wife.
Parents I see are a big one and Iโd have to agree. Godโs also blessed me with two amazing sisters! Theyโre like the best. And their friends include me and are like extra sisters to me. Also, the assistant pastor of my church is really awesome.
For people on theReb,
Iโd echo what I heard further down. Jaquelle is awesome! As are all my other buddies on the editorial team. @a_haylie:disqus, @Hannah Leake (for some reason I canโt tag her) @christopher_witmer:disqus. Thx for being great!
Iโd also have to say I look up to all the writerโs for theReb. (@Sarah Phillips and others)
Sadly, some of the people I did look up to on here are now gone. . .but Iโll get to see them again someday (either in this life or in Heaven.)
No, no, no. Thank you for being great ๐
My first choice would definitely be my parents, they are really wise and are raising me and my siblings right. I also admire the fathers in my church, they are so Godly, and are have some awesome kids. My dance teacher is AMAZING, and challenges me in my walk with God. Last, but not least, I would look up to John Oxide (I don’t know how to tag), who actually got me on theReb in the first place.
There was a typo in there…
To tag you just type the @ sign and then start typing the person’s username and a list will come up for you to click on one so that you can tag them.
Awww! Thx man ๐
Our dance teacher is awesome!
My parents and my siblings… because they have to put up with me all the time XD they rock.
Continuing the echo… @jaquellecrowe:disqus is awesome! (and all the other editorial team people who John already tagged… you guys are wonderful!) Thanks for all that you do ๐
Oh, yes! I forgot my siblings. Even though they may be pain sometimes, they’re still awesome! ๐
My mom!!! She just died February 17th! She raised us kids in church against all odds! I am forever grateful for the stands and sacrifices she made!!!
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. That’s really neat that she’s one of your heroes, though.
Another hero is one of my good friends. He lives across the street from our family home and started coming to church with us when he was 4 years old. He has been faithfully and consistently living for God without the support of his family since he was 12-years-old. He is now a preacher of the gospel, and one of the wisest and kindest people I know, he very much exemplifies Christ like character to me!!!
Wayne Jones, a good friend of my family, owns and runs a rehab center in Logansport, Louisiana called Freedom Mission. We sing at their big revival meeting every year in March (usually over my birthday. Not that that’s relevant information…) Anyway, he is an incredible man of God, and although he doesn’t get much recognition, he is one of my biggest heroes.
On the Reb, I look up to Jaquelle ๐
In real life, I look up to one of my Sunday School teachers, Miss Anne. I admire her because she has learned so much about the Bible. She’s even taken seminary classes. I can see how knowledgeable she is when she teaches us. I’ve noticed how another form of low expectations has developed: the idea that women don’t need to know theology like guys should. That idea drives me crazy, and I love how Miss Anne defies low expectations in that way.
Am I seriously the only guy who up-voted this! People. . .um.
Ok guys? Guys? Herro?!?!?!? Oh yeah, they canโt hear me. I havenโt commented yet. Well, I totally agree. My sister is like super theology crazy, and sheโs amazing (and itโs not like sheโs trying to adopt a manโs role or anything. Sheโs also SUPER complementation. Women need theology just as much as men do!) Oh, and in case youโre wondering I got all my ranting genes from my sisters too. LOL!!!!
Thanks, John! Your sisters sound awesome ๐
They are!!!
I can testify to that!
Thx. Wait you donโt even know my older sister, but whatevs. Anyway, um, youโre a guy. You should up-vote the comment!
Tell your sister to write for us!!! (:
Actually, she has!
Really? What’s the link?
Hereโs something from the gospel coalition about it: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/3-reasons-women-need-good-theology
I’ll definitely check that out! I’ve looked at articles on TGC before and so do my parents, and they always seem to be good and deep ๐
I like that!!! Its true, when you truly know God how can you NOT truly know your God-given role as a woman of God!
I’m going to have to say my mom and my big sis. They’re just awesome!!
My sister has had a really rough pregnancy, morning sickness etc. but she just continues to do her best and complains way less than you’d think she would!! I can tell she is trying to be ‘content in whatsoever state’ she is in. She is such a trooper! โฅ
My mom does a lot. From being a kids club leader, to working part-time, to helping with homework, to cleaning up my sibs and I’s mess, to just doing what seems like EVERYTHING…she is amazing. โฅ
Moms (and Dads) are so awesome!
Uh…YEAH!!! ๐
You were in the mom conversation that I inadvertently started!
I know, but parents deserve a lot of praise! ๐
yep, they have to put up with US!
Yeah, my sisters were a pain when they were younger. I mean, um, I was a pain when I was younger *laughs under breath* Or maybe Iโm still a pain. Lol
I look up to my dad. He is awesome!!! He helps me go through all my fears, he prays with me, he helps me see the silver lining in tough situations, and he’s always there for me. <3
I also look up to my friend, Savannah. She's like a big sister to me. She's wise, fun, and awesome!!!!! <3
Aww โฅ
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@mimeforjesus:disqus @disqus_51z6RclyYG:disqus @a_haylie:disqus, and all my Reb friends! Also my dad, grandpa, and my very awesome, adopted big sis, Danielle Watters! She is so amazing. I also really, really admire people who are not afraid to be different from the crowd and stand for their beliefs. They are my heroes big time!!
@lianaseager:disqus you are so sweet! Thanks for being such an encouragement to me ๐
Awe, I love talking with you! You’re the one who encourages me, Haylie!!
my youth pastor, who taught me so much. But the largest thing he taught me is that youth group is a safe place and he showed me what being loved by a youth pastor looks like.
Why the username? Itโs thought provoking.
I had a RL friend named Storm once….
its a nickname my friend gave me because of a character in doctor who. kinda weird but i love it.
Cool! It sounds deep and poetical.
Is Dr. Who? any good? Iโve kind of wanted to watch it but never have.
Dr. Who is really good! If you like Sci-Fi shows, that is. But I would definitely suggest at least watching one episode to see if you like it. A good one to start with is Don’t Blink. It’s a really good episode, and it doesn’t have any spoilers for the rest of the show. So I would suggest starting with that one and then deciding whether you like it or not.
Cool! I should check it out. Does the title Dr. Who have a question mark?
no, no it doesnt
No, it doesn’t
The waiter in the restaurant my friends and i go to for smoothies nearly every week…He always turns the menu to the “smoothie” page and is just so thoughtful to go out of the way for us if we want to share something or whatever. He always asks how we’re doing and smiles so much!!
A man named Kelvin. A strong leader who exemplifies exactly what it means to be humble and content in your role; even if you disagree with those in authority. Yet not shying away from speakign truth!
Steve. He works at our house and is poor beyond poor…(we live in Zambia btw) The owners of our house (we rent) provide a job for him and it allows him to provide for his family; but his pay is minimal and he has VERY little money!!
Even still, he ALWAYS smiles and alwasy has his head up! He’s been cheated out of money and has put a good chunk of money into constructing a small house and it has been destroyed yet he still smiles on and exhibits the joy of Christ!!
A orphan girl I know who was raped when she was 12…who had a child from that… and chose to get back into school after her pregnancy anyway to work and be able to provide for herself and her daughter.
The list could go on…
On the Reb. though, I’d say @martialartists:disqus @GuitarwithArms:disqus @programguy:disqus @TatianaWood:disqus @faith_bevins:disqus @DannyLyn:disqus @disqus_oMHOgFTIn3:disqus
I’m sure there are more Reb. peeps but those are the ones off the top of my head! XD
I forgot to mention you, Megan! Just know that you are definitely on my list. I know I left Revive, so I don’t know if you got my message, but I would love it if we can keep talking. I love connecting with other ministry kids! ๐
LIANA!!! i forgot to mention you as well!! SO SO SORRY!!!
And YES! I did get your message and in fact, I tried to send you a couple different emails, but I’m guessing they just didn’t go through?? Or perhaps they ended up in a *junk folder”?? I felt so bad that I didn’t get to connect mroe with you before you left! Hopefully the emails went through…if not, let me know and we’ll see what we can work out to stay connected!! XD
Lol, I just looked in my spam. It’s insane! I even found stuff from my boss that was pretty important! ๐ argh. I didn’t see anything from you, so maybe try again and I’ll see if it comes through? it’s really weird what went in there. I definitely want to stay connected! So keep trying! Or I can always try to contact you too ๐
HAHA! OH NO!! I sent another email just now…Let me know if it went through! if not, let me know, I have an idea. ;D
Psst… are you also an MK? I must’ve joined Revive just after you left ๐ I’m in Malaysia with my family right now!
lol. I used to be an MK. My parents were missionaries in Spain as church planters for 12 years. We’re currently back in the states, doing ministry. But we have a giant love for missions and missionary families! So I”m always super thrilled to meet other MK’s. ๐
Ah, ยฟes verdad? I went to a bilingual school for 6 years in elementary, so I love meeting people who have lived in Spanish-speaking countries ^^ I’ll be going back to the states in just over a year (ahhhh!) for university and I have no idea where God wants me to go after that, so I’ll be in the same boat. And to respond to your other comment, yeah, I’m in Malaysia ๐ We’re in a very urban area though; lots of highrises, apartment buildings, etc. My house is in a more suburban area, but the rural “kampung” areas of Malaysia tend to be more on the mainland (we’re on an island to the west of peninsular Malaysia) So I’m not living in the jungle or wrestling cobras or lions or anything. Quite urban, just very Asian. ๐
I’ve never left the U.S., but my Mom lived in Mexico as a missionary for a year and a half before my parents married. She absolutely loves the Mexican people!
That’s awesome! I went to a bilingual school where half the day was English and the other half was Spanish, and we had a lot of Hispanic people there. I love all my Mexican friends and their culture ๐
haha! Very cool! That’s awesome! I don’t speak spanish very well, (i sort of forgot it) but, I can scrape by :p Do you know where you’ll be going for school? I’m planning on Liberty and I know they have an awesome scholarship program for MK’s.
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Liberty? I have a lot of friends there from my school!! Lots of us go there because the cost is affordable and the environment is great. As for me, I’m planning on going to George Fox university in Oregon, but I may end up down near Liberty if I’m visiting friends ๐
awesome! What makes you choose Oregon? That’s on my ‘Gotta visit that state’ list! ๐
I’m an Oregon resident, haha ๐ I grew up in Seattle, but my grandparents are in Oregon, so they’re our mailing address and stuff. George Fox (the uni I want to go to) is in a city right in the middle of Salem and Portland, two cities where I have family; so that’s a big reason why I chose Oregon.
gotcha! My dad’s family live in the DC area, so that’s sort of why I chose Liberty. My cousin is going there and because going to college in state is not an option, being near my extended family is next best! ๐
I saw you guys are in Malaysia? That’s super cool! I have a friend that went there for a couple months a while ago.
Aww thanks, Megan!! <3
Those are some pretty cool people! Reads โThe waiter in the restaurant my friends and i go for smoothies nearly every week..He always turns the menu to the “smoothie” page and is just so thoughtful to go out of the way for us if we want to share something or whatever. He always asks how we’re doing and smiles so much!!โ
Wait! So Mr. Whitaker really does exist, and he lives in Zambia?!?!?!?!? @eugenuis:disqus, we need to go to Zambia! Are there koalas Zambia?
HAHAHAHA!! No…No Mr. Whitaker…the waiter’s name is Brighton…LOL! And he’s only like 25…so just a tad younger that Mr. Whitaker. ;D hehe..
But yes! You should come to Zambia! ;D And yeah, no koalas.. haha *cough cough* *that’s Australia* *cough* but there’s monkeys!! =D They’re really mean though.. ๐ haha
I like monkeys! Maybe, heโs Mr. Whitakerโs nephew. Lol.
Well, anything is possible! ;D… *psst…unless of course we’re talking about animated, made up people* lolol… ๐
Ooooooh You guys like AIO???? ME TOO!!!! :))))
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Lol ๐
LOL You listen to AIO too Haylie???
Oh yeah!
Whoโs your favorite character other than the three. (You know which three)? ๐
Umm, the three being Connie, Eugene, and Whit? After that, Wooton, hands down. ๐
I wasn’t sure who “the three” were! I like Whit the very best, then Wooton, then Eugene and Connie are tied. Ya happy? ๐
Oh! Jason! How could I forget about him?! Augh I hate picking favorites XD
Lol yeah. Jason is pretty awesome.
Do you have a favorite episode? (I feel like torturing you by asking about your favorite things XD)
Oh dear. Is it possible I haven’t heard that one? Oops. My favorite would be The Mortal Coil… I think ๐
Have you heard I Slap Floor? And the one about when Connie was a little kid. . .Oh, and all the Odyssey books. Like Passages, and Kidsburo etc. etc. etc. Valarieโs really annoying, and Nelsonโs weird, but I like him.
No, but my brother told me about it and it sounds hilarious!
I Slap Floor is great!
Passages! Yess! And Kidsburro is the bomb. Yeah, I always liked Nelson XD
My first attempt at writing a book was a total rip off of Anisonโs Risk. (I think that was the Esther one.) I canโt believe Wooten proposed. Still havenโt heard that one. Just the add. So many Odyssey adds Iโve memorized.
Haha, well, Anison’s risk was my favorite, i think. I haven’t read them in a few years… and ikr? Why Wooton, why?
Even Connieโs more mature than him, and she still acts like a 16-year-old (even though she seems more like 20)
Yeah, Connie, who never seems to grow up… ever XD
Kidsburrrooooo Yassssss. ๐
Ooh that reminds me, did you ever finish reading that book? (I know I’m so annoying lol) ๐ ๐ ๐
DO. IT. ๐
ikr? Love them.
GUYS! I don’t like Wooton!! I mean, some of the ones with him are okay…but like really?? Nope…he’s NOT my fav for sure! Jason is pretty good…I’m comin to like Buck a lot. Connie is okay, but she can be super annoying. =P Same with Eugene. I think Jay is HILARIOUS!!! I enjoy the Parker family a lot. =)
Yeah, Connie can be kinda annoying, but I appreciate her character cuz she’s really sarcastic, like I am in real life XD What about the Barkley family? Or the Washingtons?
The Washingtonโs are the best! And so is Connie. Sorry. . .I love Connie and no one can stop that.
The Washingtons are pretty sweet. Have you heard The Mystery of Tin Flat?
Iโm not sure. . . a Date With Dad was pretty good. But I can easily forget names. What was it about? Was it when they went to the ghost town. Oh, and remember when Mandy made that play. Werenโt the Washingtons in that one. Oh, and I love the girl they adopted.
Yeah it was the ghost town one.
How long did their cousins live with them?
Xavier? not long, i don’t think.
Oh yeah!! i liked both of them as well! =D but htey aren’t around anymore. =( it’s sad!!! =P
ik!!! ๐
Everything got ruined after Take It From the Top. I LOVED Wooten, but then Penny came around and ruined him. . .Oh, and Gready disappeared. Thatโs like Wootenโs double. Wooten is not Wooten without Gready. . like at all.
I love Buck! If he was real, weโd be like best buds.
YASS. Buck is great. ๐
OH MY GOODNESS YOU DON’T LIKE WOOTON?! *disowns Megan* ๐
*cries* Pwease don’t disown me faify…PWEEEZZ!! I sowy!!
Maybe Mumโs the Word. Probably thatโs why I fell in love with Mandy when I was 8.
Oh I love that one!
โI still have a crush on Alex Jeffersonโ-Liz Horton.
Feel the awkward! Lol.
Liz is kind of stupid, but sheโs a good person!
How terribly judgmental of you! Lol, but yeah I agree.
Yeah, Mandy probably wouldnโt like that very much. LOL
prolly not XD
GUYS GUYS Why do I never see these AIO convos until later?? *cries* (jumps in anyway) *ahem* My fav is Wooton’s broken pencil show.. Cuz I mean who can’t love Wooton?!! Haha. The Deep End and The Green Ring Conspiracy are probs my fav albums. I lovvveee Jason. *ahem* I mean, he’s okay. ๐ ๐ And Monty is greatttt. ๐ Other than that, Connie, Eugene and Whit are a given, Harlow is pretty great lol. and Katrina is okay. ๐ ๐
Aww, don’t cry! ๐ We love you, Faithy!
OH. MY. WORD. Seriously?! That’s my fav too! I’m not even kidding, look up. ^^ ๐ (*high five*)
Jason and Mitch are the best!
IKR?
Mitch is such a jerk though. He broke up with Connie and then he married some opera singer. So stupid!
Lol yeah he was a jerk at the end.
I never heard how he wasnโt actually dead.
I actually didn’t know that he got married. I haven’t listened to Odyssey in a long time. I think the last album I listened to was 53 or 54…
Jason is the best. . .See thatโs why Connie and Mitch broke up. . .
YAAS!
It would make a weird relationship, but a great marriage!
Yeah, I guess, haha
But Connieโs the best!
3-18-99! (Please tell me you got that ;P)
Yay someone gets it! ๐
No one can hear you…
I’m not stupid!
gotta love AIO wiki ๐
Yup, I did… cuz I was looking at the quotes from that episode last night ๐
I never understand why he was living in the Washingtonโs house without them knowing.
O-kay. . .
Appelsauce?
*sighs* nope.
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Have you heard Do or Diet? That’s another one of my very favorites.
Remember the fasting one weโre Connieโs like freaking out cause she canโt wear makeup. Oh, and then the competition between Eugene and Connie about who knows who better. . .and Eugene called Connie fat!!!! LOL. I want to go listen to Odyssey.
Ah, I love Eugene and Connie’s conversations. Haha yeah, now I wanna go listen to Odyssey too!
“You’ve got a brownie in your pocket…” -Wooton
Lol, I love that episode!
“it’s got gravel in it!”
“I might have dropped once or twice…”
Oh yeah that’s it, haha.
I think so?
Lol come on it’s still a brownie.
Ha. Haha, dude this made my day XD
Bernard: We gotta preserve our quality of life.
Wooton: Quality of life?
Bernard: I stuffed a couple of ding dongs down my shirt…
Wooton: Ooooh. Quality of life.
This episode is just so quotable lol XD
Wooton: Is it true you can survive with only one kidney?
Oh Bernard’s sarcasm… it’s the bomb.
Bahaha I’m dying over here.
Hey. ๐
Haha good yo see you too ๐
Hmm… nope. hbu?
Hehe I was just scrolling through the AiO quotes on this thread… *smiles really big*
Hey bro, how’s it going?
Dude, don’t worry, I wasn’t even home, lol. I was at a school thing, and just got home. Sooo, I’m exhausted, but good. ๐ Yes, I am going to work at camp this summer! As a counselor and on kitchen staff. hbu?
Fancy? Ha! Not quite, but hey. Well, I hope whatever you’re doing goes really great for you then ๐
Connie: You’re supposed to be drinking 8 cups of water every day.
Wooton: Well, I opened my mouth in the shower the other day…
Where was I for this quoting of Odyssey?
Probably more like, at the the zoo watching koalas with Connie. Or freaking out about people watching the hobbit! *Hehe. Hehehe*
I was laughing at that one the other week. One of my fav parts of that episode for sure!!!!
I just recently listened to that episode!! ๐
You like Wooton more than Connie. You have serious issues Sam.
What about Bernard? Actually, for the longest time when I was younger, I had a crush on Mandy Strasberg. LOL!!!!!
Lol! I almost cried when Mitch broke up with Connie, he was my favorite!
Which time?
Well, like the very last episode with Mitch in album 55 where he gives her a bouquet of yellow tulips :'(
In The Deep End? That ones really sad! The one where he dies and they break up is confusing, cause I didnโt hear it all.
Wow, that would be confusing.
*sniff sniff* I know, right?
I’m so conflicted and confused about Odyssey. All the old characters are gone now, and they were the ones I kind of understood. One time, I listened to like, three hours of Odyssey in John’s car. That helped me understand a little bit, but the TV shows won’t stop coming back to haunt me!
Connie, Shakespeare/Mr. Blackguard, then maybe Bernard, Eugene, and Wooten. No. Not that at all. I like Harlow Doyle too much, and I also really like Connieโs new sister even though sheโs evil. Sheโs also deep!
Wooton isnโt the first. *Hehehe. Hehe*
YUP!! too funny!
Love Odyssey!! Forever!!!!
Isnโt there such a thing as animated non-made up people?
You have a point…though I guess they could animate real people, but then that would not be a real person anymore. haha
Aio Memes!
Awww! Maybe we can import some Koalas to Zambia!
Now itโs time for silly songs with Johnny. The part of the show where John comes out and sings a silly song.
*Everybodyโs got a baby koala. Mine is short but yourโs is tallaโ. Still the worldโs great, cause everybodyโs got a baby koalaaaaaaa (voice crack)*
Yeah, so I would call that a CRAZY song with Johnny… You should’ve asked me for a better rhyme then “talla'”
Beat it buddy!
talla’ XD
Good I am not the only one who still sings Veggie tales at this age.
Hey Jim, welcome to theReb! I love your profile pic!
John… that was hilarious. ๐
HAHAAAAAAA
Ooooooh You guys like AIO???? ME TOO!!! :))))
http://therebelution.com/blog/2015/03/one-thing-christians-often-miss-when-picking-a-college/
That’s a crazy list right there. And thanks for the shout out!
You’re welcome! and thanks. ๐ hahaha!
Probably my dad’s best friend, Rick, he was like my second dad, and he was definitely one of my heroes. Sadly, he passed away when he fell of the roof of a church he, my dad, my older brother, and some other guys from my church were helping put on. You can honestly say that he died serving Jesus, and he was one of the most godly, sweet men I’ve ever known. He was special. There was nobody like Rick. He died 5 years ago, when I was 9. As a 9yo I went through a lot of grief and depression alone, because people just didn’t understand how much he meant to me. I still miss him. I miss his jokes, his sweet smile, and his hugs. I miss seeing how much he loved Jesus, and how much he loved people. I miss watching him serve the Lord joyfully. God used him to impact so many lives. You should’ve seen the crowd at his funeral. There wasn’t nearly enough room for all of the people! He is my unsung hero. Because I want to live a life like he did. He showed Jesus in everything he did, and that’s who I want to be.
Other than that: My dad, @a_haylie:disqus @programguy:disqus @disqus_Sh6PyJ3MsP:disqus l@disqus_oMHOgFTIn3:disqus & @jaquellecrowe:disqus ๐
I’m so sorry! That’s awful. It’s awesome you had him in your life, even for a short time.
mine would be my dad
This woman, Sharon Ikerd is another one of my heroines!!! She was a missionary wife to Africa for 28 years, then after her husband died she went back to Africa!!! There is so much I could say about her but she is just so Godly!!! I wrote about her on my blog… http://classicmarymoments.blogspot.com/2012/02/words-of-wisdom.html
My dad, because God has used him to teach me about stepping out in faith and following God. No matter how big of a step required, from telling a stranger God loves them to do the impossible. A close family friend named Mark, God has used him to teach me about how a Christian should look in the modern world.
I just interviewed for a volunteer position on Wednesday, and the lady who interviewed me asked me to share the path to salvation. When I was finished, she pointed out that I need to focus less on what we do in return for salvation and more on what He’s done. And she asked me “Can you give grace to yourself?” And I’m like “Uh, do what?” Then she went on to tell me that she had struggled with much the same thing for four and a half decades, and her advice is “Breath and give yourself grace.” Man, do I need that! Thank God for those who have gone through what we’re going through.
Do you like Rich Mullins? ๐
Yes! I LOVE Rich Mullins! What about you?
I’ve heard a few of his songs…I really like Hold Me Jesus. ๐ I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I want to!
The movie is really good–real and hard sometimes. (He wasn’t as serious as he’s portrayed in the movie.) I can sing Hold Me Jesus and mean it. I like most of his songs, but a few I like are “The Love of God”, “The Color Green” and “Hard to Get.” I hope you can watch the movie soon! ๐
Cool!
I can sing it and mean it too–I do quite frequently!
I hope so too ๐
I love this community and I am glad I met some of these people. ๐ I still don’t know these people here personally, but I respect @mimeforjesus:disqus,@programguy:disqus, @martialartists:disqus, @GuitarwithArms:disqus, @brooklynmm:disqus and @TatianaWood:disqus.
In real life, I look up to my parents even though I sometimes have a difficult time understanding them and their decisions for me. I also look up to a youth leader at my church. He is respectful, honest, and a strong Christian.
Thanks for the shout out! What puts me on your list?
And I’m with you on the parents thing. Hard to understand, but I know that God’s teaching me through them.
You’re welcome! I think it was because you’re the first person who gave me advice on a discussion question at the Reb. For the past 5 months, I have appreciated the helpful advice you give to the other Reb people and me. That’s why I put you on my list.
Yes, it’s still hard for me to understand…. I am glad God is teaching you! thumbs up!
-Ash
Love your new profile pic, Ash ๐ How are you doing?
I am doing great, Haylie. I’ve been busy with mi life. I hope you’re doing well. ๐
Thanks!
Awesome! Yeah, I’ve been pretty busy myself. ๐
And you’re welcome ๐
Aaahhhhhh…I have so many of these!!
I know!!!!
Okay..on the Reb, Alex and Brett of course!!
Other………there’s several…Hmm…….my Dad, the Duggar Family. My cousin, my pastor, an older sister in my church who is literally like my own sister; the Kendrick Brothers, Ken Ham, Billy Graham, Kirk Cameron, Sadie Robertson, and Ravi Zacharias. Also, teacher of three classes I took with a place for homeschoolers.
What have I learned? As an overview of all these people….how to seek God, think critically about my faith, (#Taylor B), stand for truth no matter what; hold to my convictions, actually be informed about evolution vs. creation, and what i believe about Science according to the Bible; encouragement and inspiration to grow in my faith, and challenge the cultural norm, especially in relation to modesty, etc.
@disqus_oMHOgFTIn3:disqus@nathantasker:disqus@disqus_aeGm5xMIfo:disqus@jaquellecrowe:disqus@disqus_Sh6PyJ3MsP:disqus
HERE ARE MY MENTIONS FOR THE ABOVE COMMENT!! ๐
My Mum – definitely, and my Dad…also my grandparents and some older people in my church.
And of course, Alex and Brett! ๐
Definitely my mom and dad. They are truly unsung heroes in my life. I do not know where I would be without them.
My mom and dad, definitely. Also, all of my classmates who make me laugh when I feel like crying and my sister.