Norma Normata: Do Hard Things : A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations

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If you know any teenagers, this is a resource you would definitely want to put into their hands. Written at the age of 18 by twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris (sons to Gregg Harris - teaching elder at Household of Faith Community Church in Gresham, Oregon, and brothers to Joshua Harris - Senior Pastor of Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland), their message for teenagers is this - Rebel against the low expectations everyone has of you and take risks for the glory of God.

May the Lord use this effort to raise up a generation of radical Christians.

The following is from the Rebelution website.
Here is the official description of the book:

The next generation stands on the brink of a "rebelution." With over 16 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 Things is 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 Things is 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.

And Here is what some are saying about it:

Alex and Brett Harris are two extraordinary young men with a revolutionary message. Their book Do Hard Things is a clarion call for Christian young people not to be seduced by the world's low expectations for the adolescent years. Instead, Alex and Brett call their generation to spend those years acting boldly for the glory of God.

In a culture where laziness and ease is often the order of the day for teenagers, Do Hard Things presents a radical and provocative alternative. I heartily recommend this book.

R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

As an aging pastor now playing the back nine, I long most of all to see the gospel passed on to the next generation. That's why it brings me great joy to see Alex and Brett challenging their generation to refuse to be seduced by the siren call of this world and instead Do Hard Things for the glory of God. This book will create a distinct distaste in your soul for living an easy and comfortable life - conforming to modern culture. I pray that God will use this book to inspire many young people (and old alike!) to Do Hard Things by God's grace for the glory of His name.
C.J. Mahaney
Sovereign Grace Ministries Author of Living the Cross-Centered Life and Humility: True Greatness

Add years to your life! This book is a 'how to' guide for recovering the years 13 to 19. It's a good read - the trap of low expectations, the danger of leisure, surprising stories - this is stirring stuff! Alex and Brett call their generation to ask for responsibility, not shirk it.

A winning combination of optimism and challenge, Do Hard Things is an important message both for teenagers and about teenagers. And this stuff is true for more than just teenagers! I'm in my forties and you think I can't learn from this book?
Mark Dever
Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Founder, 9Marks.org

Do Hard Things is an extraordinary book. In fact, I believe it will prove to be one of the most life-changing, family-changing, church-changing and culture-changing books of this generation.

Alex and Brett are the real deal, Christ-centered young men of character and vision, committed to serving Jesus with humility and excellence.

I read countless books but this is one of the most unique, defining and important ones I've ever seen. It is paradigm-shifting, revolutionary, liberating and hope-instilling. While I'd love for every teenager to read Do Hard Things, I'm just as eager for every parent, church leader and educator to read it.

God spoke to me and encouraged and challenged me through Do Hard Things. If you do the hard thing of saying no to distractions and yes to this remarkable book, I guarantee you'll be richly rewarded.
Randy Alcorn Best-selling author of Heaven and The Treasure Principle

When someone tells you that his younger brothers wrote an incredible book he's either just being nice because they're family, or he really means it. Well, I am not just being nice, I mean it. This book is excellent. And I can commend it to you because my brothers' love for Christ and personal example back up the message.

Do Hard Things is easy to read, but it will challenge you to the core. It is inspiring, insightful and practical. Alex and Brett show that the teenage years are not a season to endure but a time to excel and to grow. Then they show you how.

Parents, this book won't keep your teenagers out of trouble. It will get them into the right kind of trouble -- the kind that comes when they dream, take risks for God and dare to flout the status quo. Put it in their hands. Read it yourself. Every former teen needs this book, too. I know I do. There's no age-limit on the Rebelution. It's never too late to do hard things.