rebelling against low expectations
Nothing helps a woman get in touch with her “inner feminist” more than modern culture’s common portrayal of chivalry as little more than chauvinist men who feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger and act like Jabba the Hut. Such men, we are told, are constantly insinuating that women cannot handle even simple things like opening doors, lifting two pounds and standing up. The result is...
When does a boy become a man? The answer to this must go far beyond biology and chronological age. As defined in the Bible, manhood is a functional reality, demonstrated in a man’s fulfillment of responsibility and leadership. With this in mind, let me suggest thirteen marks of biblical manhood. The achievement of these vital qualities marks the emergence of a man who will demonstrate true...
The days of knights and fair maidens are long gone. For many young women the question, “Can I carry that for you?” sounds more like, “Prithee, fair maiden! Allow me to relieve thee of thy luggage.” To which they respond, “What century are you from?” In the first installment of our series I focused mainly on the heart attitude that young men need in order to...
The following article was originally delivered as a speech back in 2004 during my time competing in high school speech and debate. It serves as Part One of our “When Lancelot Comes Riding” series. Noblesse Oblige – with nobility comes obligation – a French term intended to convey that those who posses strength, intelligence or wealth are responsible to use such privileges to serve the...
The purpose of this post is to bring to your attention three points that encapsulate what I believe is an appropriate response to all that we have learned over the past several weeks. Each of the last three installments have included examples from my own life of practical application. Today, I hope to define more clearly an appropriate mindset with which to approach the issue of multitasking...
Thank you to reader, Brittany, for alerting us to this news story. Underwhelmed by It All For the 12-to-24 set, boredom is a recreational hazard. By Robin Abcarian and John Horn Los Angeles Times, August 7, 2006 With their vast arsenals of electronic gear, they are the most entertained generation ever. Yet the YouTubing, MySpacing, multi-tasking teens and young adults widely seen as...
Imagine a movie where the noncommittal boyfriend finally gets down on his knees, looks up into the eyes of his sweetheart, and solemnly intones, “Darling, to signify how important our relationship has become to me, I am now removing the second earpiece of my iPod.” Soaring orchestral music rises in triumph as he reaches to his ear, never taking his eyes off of her, and in a radical...
Brett. Me. And Coffee. Brett and I don’t drink coffee. This is not because we dislike it or because we don’t think other people should drink it. Not at all. Other people have more self-control. As for us, we’re wary of the money we’d spend if we made coffee a daily (or even weekly) habit. TRIVIA: Alex and Brett went through three months of campaign work in Alabama without...
“The pursuit of maximum moments drives many a multitasking life and an often-distracted mind,” writes Carolyn Curiel in her recent New York Times opinion piece. “We think of America as a sleep-deprived nation, but we are becoming deep-thought deprived, too. A closed door does not stop interruptions, because we are packing the weapons that can shatter concentration or quiet...
Agent 507, a faithful reader of The Rebelution, sent us this short video on evangelism. It humorously examines eight of the popular “reasons” people give as an excuse for not sharing the Gospel. We liked it so much, we decided to share it with all of you. Watch the video, then head to the comments section and discuss. What “reasons” do you use to get out of sharing the...
rebelling against low expectations
