do hard things

I mentioned it before, but I picked up a copy of Alex & Brett Harris‘ book Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations.  Simply put, this is a book that every youth worker, every student, and every parent should read.  It’s a quick read, and I found myself challenged as I tore through the pages.

The book is full of stories of teens who have done a life-inspection and have chosen to rebel against the cultural norms by choosing to live a life full of meaning and higher intentions.  It’s not preachy or simplistic.  These twins and their fellow rebelutionaries are looking to make their mark on the world in the here and now through character, competence, and collaboration.

16 million hits to their website tell me that their message is striking a chord with their generation.  I think that these are the kind of young Jesus-followers that I want my son, and the youth in my church, to get to know.

Although I’m far removed from my teenage years, I found myself wanting to join their ranks.  Their outlook on life is all about the Kingdom of God, and how the simple (but not easy) choice to do hard things can and will change the culture, and countless lives along the way.

Buy this book.  Join the Rebelution.