rebelling against low expectations

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Finding, Making, and Keeping Godly Friends (and Why Your Friends Matter)

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Friendships can be complicated. Many battle loneliness and a lack of true friendships. Others experience one-sided friendships. Even more have friendships filled with ungodly influences. We know that having good friends is important…but it can feel so hard. Sara and Tabitha dive into this topic today and share how to find and make godly friends (and how to be one yourself), what to do if a friend...

How Should Christians Respond to Pride Month?

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I drove past a rainbow on my way home yesterday. Stripes of color fluttered in the breeze, the flag displayed in my neighbor’s front yard more proclamation than decoration. It’s interesting how a simple piece of fabric woven with a certain pattern of color can make such a bold statement. It’s a symbol of solidarity and inclusion. Of embracing one’s “true self” without shame or reservation. It’s a...

4 Reasons Why Siblings Are One of Life’s Greatest Blessings

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Picture this: It’s a Monday afternoon and I’m in my bedroom with my computer open, desperately trying to block out the noisy background so I can focus on my online class. I can hear my brothers fighting over who knows what downstairs. My sister is scream-crying. Someone is stomping up the stairs yelling right outside my bedroom door. I silence my Zoom screen so my classmates can’t hear the chaos...

Three Reasons Why Relationships Really Are Worth the Effort

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I used to hate people. I didn’t hate them so much as I thought they hated me, and that’s why I hated them. Bad philosophy, huh? Ever since I was the new kid at a large church in sixth grade, I’ve been trying to figure out what it means to live in a world with other people. This adventure has been filled with ups, downs, and a variety of creative hiding places. I’ve been hit in the face by...

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 →