Do Hard Things A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

Name: Do Hard Things A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations
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ISBN: 9781601421128

ISBN-10: 1601421125

ISBN-13: 9781601421128

Edition: 2008

Authors: Alex Harris, Brett Harris

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The next generation stands on the brink of a “rebelution” With over 10 million hits to their website TheRebelution.com, Alex and Brett Harris are leading the charge in a growing movement of Christian young people who are rebelling against the low expectations of their culture by choosing to “do hard things” for the glory of God. Written when they were 18 years old,Do Hard Thingsis the Harris twins’ revolutionary message in its purest and most compelling form, giving readers a tangible glimpse of what is possible for teens who actively resist cultural lies that limit their potential. Combating the idea of adolescence as a vacation from responsibility, the authors weave together biblical… insights, history, and modern examples to redefine the teen years as the launching pad of life and map a clear trajectory for long-term fulfillment and eternal impact. Written by teens for teens,Do Hard Thingsis packed with humorous personal anecdotes, practical examples, and stories of real-life rebelutionaries in action. This rallying cry from the heart of revolution already in progress challenges the next generation to lay claim to a brighter future, starting today. JOIN THE REBELUTION -- DO HARD THINGS! Do Hard Things Story Submission guidelines "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12 We know there are plenty of teens exceeding expectations set for them by our culture, and embracing challenges for the glory of God despite their youth. Whether it’s initiating community outreach programs, researching cures for cancer, or combating injustices,we want to hear about it.Share a “Do Hard Things” story with us. It can be about yourself, your youth group, or an individual within your community. Three entries will be chosen at random to receive copies ofDo Hard Things,by Alex and Brett Harris for a youth group (maximum number in a set not to exceed 30 copies). Stories must be no longer than 200 words (about one typed, double-spaced pages). Stories must be typed; no handwritten submissions. Stories must be original works not previously published. Email stories toGiveaway@waterbrookpress.comwith “Do Hard Things” in the subject line. Or mail entries toWaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group, 12265 Oracle Blvd., Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. ATTN: Do Hard Things Entries must include name, age, address, email address, and phone number. Entries are due by5 p.m. March 1, 2008. Manuscripts become property of WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group and will not be returned. One entry per person or youth group. Entry automatically grants permission for publication posting. Judges’ decision is final.

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 4/15/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 8.50" wide x 5.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1949, Alex Harris , acclaimed photographer, Duke University professor, and Pulitzer Prize finalist for River of Traps, lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Alex and Brett Harris founded TheRebelution.com in August 2005 and today, at age nineteen, are among the most widely read teen writers on the web. The twins are frequent contributors to the webzine "Boundless," serve as the main speakers for the Rebelution Tour conferences, and have been featured nationally on MSNBC, CNN, NPR, and "The" "New York Times," as well as in publications like "WORLD "magazine, "Breakaway," and "Ignite Your Faith." Sons of homeschool pioneers Gregg and Sono Harris and younger brothers of best-selling author Joshua Harris ("I Kissed Dating Goodbye"), Alex and Brett live with their family outside Portland, Oregon.



Foreword




Rethinking the Teen Years



Most People Don't: A different kind of teen book



The Birth of a Big Idea: Rumblings of a rebelution



The Myth of Adolescence: Exposing the low expectations that are robbing our generation



A Better Way: Reclaiming the teen years as the launching pad of life



Five Kinds of Hard



That First Scary Step: How to do hard things that take you outside your comfort zone



Raising the Bar: How to do hard things that go beyond what's expected or required



The Power of Collaboration: How to do hard things that are too big for you to do alone



Small Hard Things: How to do hard things that don't pay off immediately



Taking a Stand: How to do hard things that go against the crowd



Join the Rebelution



Generation Rising: Creating a counterculture from scratch (and a dash of salt)



A Thousand Young Heroes: Stories of new beginnings, impossible challenges, and the teens who are living them



World, Meet Your Rebelutionaries: Transforming your mission from a decision into a destiny



Do Hard Things, the Gospel, and You


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