"Joshua Harris is Eaten by a Beanbag"

Watch out for sin! It looks so innocent and comfortable. . .




Don't let the beanbag get you!

Rebelution Conference '09

On July 11th, me and my dad with some friends went to see Alex and Brett Harris (aka- Rebelution) younger brothers to Joshua Harris, at Moody church in Chicago, IL. Here are some pictures we took. . .

Alex and Brett's older brother, Joel, led the worship.

The band "Reilly" helped Joel lead the worship.

Alex talking about how much the "world" expects from most teens, which is not alot, sadly. He said if you look at teens a hundred years ago, they where not "teens" as we know them. They where children or adults. Now we're supposed to be in this stage of life where we sound like adults, look like adults, but still act like kids.

Brett talking about how we can change our bad reputation as teens to be something way better than what we are now and what we where 100 years ago!

My dad enjoyed listening to their father, Mr. Gregg Harris who talked about Character.

Alexandra, Lauren, and Me.

Twins Teaching Together

About 50 kids got saved that day! It's so awesome when you see really get to experience God moving in people enough that they are able to stand up and shout "Jesus is Lord"!

Alex and Brett signing autographs. After every session, they were swamped with people!

Me with Alex Harris (I'm NOT photogenic!!).

Me and Brett Harris.

(Here's a link to the post that the Rebelution did of this conference.)

If you would like to learn more about them, check their blog and/or their book.

Teen Girls Define a "Real Man"

My mom found this "list" (I had seen it before) from one of her "blogging friends" who gathered all the pictures-- though the list came from the Rebelution.
Thought you might like to see how other teens are using their time online! =)
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This list was compiled in 2006 by Lori Hainline, age 19, and her good friend, Rebecca Chandler, age 17. Their closing comment: This list is not exhaustive and men like this do exist!

It was originally published in *New Attitude Magazine* but the quote that I'm using is directly from The REBELUTION BLOG by Alex and Brett Harris.

A real man . . .

…understands and lives according to the basic purposes for which he was created: to worship, honor, and serve God. (Romans 12:1-2)

…values and carefully handles the scriptures. (2 Timothy 2:15)

…doesn’t pride himself on being knowledgeable in the sinful ways of the world. (1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Philippians 4:8)

A real man . . .

…isn’t embarrassed to worship God and pray in a group setting. (Mark 8:38)

…is wise, yet humble. (Proverbs 2:1-10, 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 12:16)

A real man . . .

…takes leadership in a self-sacrificing way. (Ephesians 5:25-28)

…is kind because, “What is desirable in man is his kindness” (Proverbs 19:22)

…doesn’t try to prove himself but is simply confident as he walks in the fear of the Lord. (Proverbs 14:26-27)

…doesn’t put others down with his actions, attitude, words, or his strength. But on the contrary, he affirms and builds others up (Proverbs 15:4, Ephesians 4:29)

A real man . . .

…treats his sisters and mother with as much respect as he would treat a prospective wife. (Matthew 25:21)

…not only respects but appreciates a young lady’s purity and innocence. In our culture innocence isn’t retained by accident. (2 Corinthians 11:2-3)

…values his purity as much as he values a young lady’s purity. He is not ashamed to live and act differently from the world in order to guard himself. (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Ecclesiastes 7:26)

…can look a girl straight in the eye without communicating any impurity. (Proverbs 20:11)

A real man . . .

…isn’t ashamed to identify himself with his family (Ephesians 6:2-3)

…is a gentleman. He is polite and shows women honor in everyday things such as opening doors, etc. (1 Peter 3:7)

…has no desire to be gross in order to impress other men. He doesn’t burp, swear, or tell disgusting stories. (Proverbs 13:5, Ephesians 5:4)

A real man . . .

…shows by his actions that he loves children. (Matthew 19:13-14)

…is pleasant and expresses joy rather than feeling that it’s masculine to be sullen. (Proverbs 21:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:16)

…doesn’t blame others for his own problems but embraces responsibility. (Proverbs 12:27)

…can accept correction (Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 29:1)

A real man . . .

…is mature in his emotions and his expressions of them. He can deal with the trials of life logically, with wisdom, not on a basis of emotional instability. (Proverbs 14:29, Proverbs 17:27, Proverbs 12:18)

…understands the value of work and is financially responsible. (Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Luke 16:10-11)

…expresses himself with intelligent words rather than using “street talk”. (Proverbs 17:20, Titus 2:6-8, 1 Peter 4:11, Ephesians 4:29)

A REAL MAN in PDF format for download and print out

www.therebelution.com

reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) - n. a widespread teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture.

The Rebelution Blog

© 2006 Lori Hainline & Rebecca Chandler

The Rebelution Blog has this Creative Commons License at the bottom of their pages and it indicates You Are Free: to Share— to copy, distribute and transmit the work as long as it is understood that they do not endorse my blog in any way!

3 Teens Define a "Real Woman"

I discovered this awhile back when browsing through *Blog-Land* and was so amazed by what these teens have put together from Scripture verses on a subject close to my heart, that I'm quoting it directly from the The REBELUTION BLOG.

It was written by Philip Hainline, Heidi Reimer, + Maria Reimer at the respective ages of 16, 19 + 17.

Blessings to all who read this :o)

A real woman . . .
…is glad she’s a woman and rejoices in her femininity, expressing it through her attitude, appearance and bearing. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

…does not compete for equality with men or chafe at God’s design for male and female, but delights in and understands the importance of her calling to complement man’s role. (1 Timothy 2:11-12, Ephesians 5:22-24)

…values the cultivation of her mind and diligently seeks after wisdom and knowledge. (Proverbs 22:17-21, 2:2-6)

…realizes her imperative need to allow the Holy Spirit to control her emotions and expressions of them. (James 1:19-20)

…does not wallow in self-pity or make a habit of voicing complaints, but radiates cheerfulness and joy. (Proverbs 15:15, Proverbs 17:22)

A real woman . . .
…appreciates her father’s protection, and respects and submits to his authority.
In so doing, she is preparing herself to exercise the Biblical role in her relationship with a possible future husband. (Ephesians 5:33-6:3, 1 Peter 3:1-2)

…is trustworthy and gains the respect of those around her. (Proverbs 31:11)

…restrains herself from listening to, or participating in gossip, but instead speaks with wisdom and discretion. (Proverbs 11:12-13, 22, 20:19, 3:11)

…encourages and builds up those around her instead of criticizing and tearing them down. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:29)

…does not have a nagging, contentious or manipulative manner in which she deals with others. (Judges 16:16, Proverbs 21:9, 19, 26:21)

…is not boisterous or loud in her speech or actions but is characterized by a gentle and quiet spirit. (Proverbs 9:13, 1 Peter 3:4)

A real woman . . .
…portrays chastity, modesty and reverence in her manner, and wears the ornament of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is her true beauty. (1 Peter 3:3-4, Titus 2:4-5)

…is not offended by respect shown her through gentlemanly courtesies (opening doors, etc.) but cultivates the differences between the sexes that make her worthy of this deference. (1 Peter 3:7, Mark 10:6)

…seeks to make God her number one desire and the Lover of her soul, knowing that only He can fully satisfy. (Psalm 73:25, Psalm 63:1)

…uses her years of singleness to seek and serve God without distraction, and is content to leave the details of her future to Him. (Psalm 73:25, Philippians 4:11)

A real woman . . .
…does not relate to members of the opposite sex in a flirtatious or forward manner, but instead saves all her passion for her future husband. (Thessalonians 4:3-8, Proverbs 6:25, 1 Corinthians 7:1)

…holds her virginity before marriage sacred and will not compromise it for anything.
(This one goes for guys too!!)
(1 Timothy 5:22)

. . . Does Hard Things.

A REAL WOMAN in PDF format
for download and distribution.

www.therebelution.com

reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) - n. a widespread teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture.

The Rebelution Blog
© 2006, Philip Hainline, Heidi & Maria Reimer

The Rebelution Blog has this Creative Commons License at the bottom of their pages and it indicates You Are Free: to Share— to copy, distribute and transmit the work as long as it is understood that they do not endorse my blog in any way!

"Do Hard Things" Tour

I'm excited about the Do Hard Things Tour (http://www.therebelution.com/conference) a one-day Christian teen conference that's coming to - Chicago, IL :: July 11! Me and my parents are attending and would love to have you join us. (They are also coming to - Louisville, KY :: June 20, - Orange County, CA :: July 25, - Birmingham, AL :: August 29, - Washington, D.C. :: Sept 19!)

Visit their website, watch the promo video, listen to the session previews and let us know what you think. The Rebelution is defined as "a teenage rebellion against the low expectations of an ungodly culture." Both parents and teens need to hear this message!

Enthusiastically,
Janai

P.S. Alex and Brett Harris (20-year-old twins who are speaking at the conference) have written a book called Do Hard Things. Check it out: http://www.dohardthings.com

"A Lazy Habit of Procrastination"

I liked this post that the Harris brothers (a.k.a.-"the rebelution") put up. . .

"When are you going to get your stuff done? Procrastination can sabotage more than a day’s work. Too many of us also procrastinate in much bigger areas of life — things like growing in responsibility, maturity and in our relationship with Christ. . ."


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