It's time for a Rebelution!

Ever since I started reading the Rebelution blog, I have been incredibly blessed and encouraged by Alex and Brett’s phenomenal writing. Until I found the Rebelution and was introduced to thought provoking articles and a large circle of like-minded bloggers, I confess that had not questioned much of the habits of my faith, family and culture. As I “met” many young teens around the U.S. who brought forth many questions and thoughts, and shared their personal decisions to differ from the world (and sometimes their family), I was inspired and awakened by my peers in a way I had not experienced before. I began to look at fashion and dress differently; not apart from the teaching of my parents, but more convinced that our standards of modesty was something I wanted to uphold and pursue of my own choice. For the first time I was really awakened to the idea of standing out and witnessing to our culture; even more as I saw my peers standing up, and realizing that “hard things” are not just for adults. Besides awakening a thought and desire I had all along, I was encouraged to be able to meet other teens who were so similar to myself in background and faith; a luxury I did not have in my small town.

So in many ways, reading the Rebelution and hearing of other teens helped to put to action the teaching and background of my family and faith. It was not only encouraging to read the writings and accomplishments of teens around the U.S., but also to watch the Harris twins set such high standards in their accomplishments; and as of late, in their conferences. I was not expecting to be able to attend a conference this year, but to my excitement a carpooling opportunity came up, and I was able to register for the Indianapolis conference, where I will be standing among 1,000 other Rebelutionaries on Saturday.

Truly, the Harris twins have accomplished a very big feat in holding these conferences, but as for me, it was a large step to be able to travel the distance to get to one! I know it will be so worth it, and look forward to meeting many brothers and sisters in Christ.

Do hard things… see you at the Rebelution.