rebelling against low expectations

AuthorLilia Gompers

Lilia Gompers is a Christian high school student from North Carolina. Whenever she isn't putting herself in books, she's an avid musician, Broadway lover, and a mom to many a cat and plant. You can follow her random stories and scribblings atPenned .

You and Your Pen: Why the Words You Write Matter

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Sometimes I have a hard time believing my words can make a difference. Writers get that – the risk, the uncertainty, the naysayers that tell us we will fail. Our world is made up of words – harmful, hurtful, loving, giving, grieving, cherished words. We spend our time rearranging the twenty-six letters of the alphabet, and even when we feel like we’ve crafted our finest, it’s just not good enough...

Why Your Friendships Matter

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I could argue that I have the best friends anyone could ever ask for. I’m sure that many of you could argue that as well. There’s a certain joy and hope that comes from spending time with wholesome friends, isn’t there? A part of you fills with love and plenty of laughter. The book of Proverbs talks a lot about friendship and says that “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for...

rebelling against low expectations

The Rebelution is a teenage rebellion against low expectations—a worldwide campaign to reject apathy, embrace responsibility, and do hard things. Learn More →