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Archive for August, 2010
16
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
What’s Up This Week At RevolveTour.com
Erin at The Revolve Tour lets you know what’s up this week at RevolveTour.com
13
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
Summer Camp Fun!
Summer is winding down, which means school is right around the corner. Before you start the 2011 school year, we would love to know how you spent your summer. Did you guys go to camp? If so, tell us which ones and where.
We’d love to see your funny pictures from camp and hear stories about your favorite memories. So bring your blanket, get the fire going, and let’s eat s’mores as we talk about how amazing your summer camp was!
12
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
Too Far Gone? Not!
Know any people who think they’re too far gone for Jesus? Maybe they think their sins are too big or their lives too ugly. They think God couldn’t possibly save them. They think God’s probably mad or that he’s given up on them by now or that he’s too holy to want them around.
Well, this passage is for the hopeless. God delights in saving the unlovable and the lost and the ones who think they could never be saved. To think that God couldn’t save you because you’re too far gone is to say, “I’m bigger than God. I can do something so evil that he can’t forgive me. I have more power than God.” The truth is that everyone is hopelessly lost without him and every sin is repulsive to him. But Jesus died for everybody—no exceptions. Anyone who calls out to him will be saved.
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved. As the Scripture says, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disappointed.”That Scripture says “anyone” because there is no difference between those who are Jews and those who are not. The same Lord is the Lord of all and gives many blessings to all who trust in him, as the Scripture says, “Anyone who calls on the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:9-13 NCV
Excerpted from Revolve: The Complete New Testament. © 2003 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Holy Bible, New Century Version. © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Word Publishing, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
11
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
Where Are You Wednesday
We’re at Happy Hour at Sonic!
Where are YOU this Wednesday? Post your pic to our Facebook page!
Need more information? Click here!
10
Aug
2010
Posted by Chad Eastham
Chad Finds a Revolve Girl in Alaska!
Chad Eastham finds Emily, a former Revolve girl, in Kodiak, Alaska.
09
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
The Revolve Tour Challenge WINNER
Drumroll, please: The winner of The Revolve Tour Challenge is Brooke S. from Port Angeles, WA! Awesome job, Brooke!
06
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
The Revolve Tour SPIN Giveaway!
Hey girls! Have you heard about our FREE monthly newsletter, SPIN?
Every month we stuff an email full of the latest from our artists and speakers, devotionals, videos, event updates, and more!
And here’s what’s even cooler… If you sign up to receive SPIN on or before August 13, 2010, you will be entered in to The Revolve Tour SPIN Giveaway! We’re giving away a fabulous prize, so sign up for SPIN today for your chance to WIN!
Already signed up? Invite your friends instead! If they win, maybe they’ll share the prize with you!
Winner will be notified via email by August 20, 2010.
05
Aug
2010
Posted by The Revolve Tour
Is Your Mouth a Turnoff?
Do you use your speech to build people up or tear them down?
In Ephesians 4:29, Paul says to use “words that help others become stronger.” Words are so important—nothing kills attractiveness like rudeness. Not only does smart, helpful talk make the guys and girls around you feel better, but it puts you at ease, too. Encouragement is also refreshing—like a cool drink on a hot day.
So the next time you feel yourself losing it, take a time out, and ask God to give you the right words to say. Use your lips to lift up the listener!
When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need—words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. Ephesians 4:29 NCV
Excerpted from Revolve™ 2009: The Complete New Testament. © 2008 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The Holy Bible, New Century Version. © 2005 Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
03
Aug
2010
Posted by Courtney Clark Cleveland
And More Stories . . . from Courtney Clark Cleveland
STORY #2
A few weeks after I got home from Africa I volunteered for a week at a Young Life Capernaum camp. A camp dedicated to kids and young adults with disabilities. This week was one of the greatest privileges of my life (although I did not know this going into it).
Before this week, I had never really had anything to do with people who had disabilities or special needs. I just didn’t know how to relate or what to say. Of course, I would never be ugly or make fun, and I try not to stare, but be their friend?! Uh, that might be asking too much.
But what I learned this week was that you CAN laugh with them and you CAN talk to them just like normal. They want to be accepted and loved just like me, just as they are.
I was struck by the similarities of Africa and Young Life camp:
- Both places were full of uncomfortable situations.
- Both places were full of language barriers.
- Both places give the BEST hugs and have the most GENUINE smiles. Because both places have the same core desire that I do, our life experiences may offer us different perspectives, but deep down our desire to dream, be loved, have friends, experience triumphs and hurts – IT’S THE SAME.
And God started to shake the comfort out of me. I met a girl named Koren.
She is trapped in her body. Her central nervous system just doesn’t work. By all intensive purposes, it appears like nobody is home. But somebody is at home. She’s absolutely brilliant and so desperately wants to be treated with respect. I spent some time with her one afternoon and afterwards had to go for what I like to call a “cry walk” with God begging for forgiveness for how I have ignored or been too uncomfortable to care.
Even the time that I spent with her I had to force myself to stay. All of her body language said, “Get away from me.” But I had to trust that what she had TYPED was true. That she desired to hug me and respond well but her body didn’t allow it. I had to force myself to talk to her like a 29 year old and not a baby. I had to force myself to simply sit and be with her. And I’m so glad I did.
I interviewed her so that you guys could meet her. I hope you enjoy and soak in what she has to say.
Jesus tells us – “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Well, doesn’t that make SO much sense!!!
Pavis and Koren have FOUND LIFE in the midst of what many might perceive as LOST LIFE.
Meeting Pavis and Koren gave me perspective. It might seem like God has allowed some really bad things to happen in their lives, but I’m encouraged and in awe of how they have responded despite what’s in front of them.
Neither of them said, “Oh, it’s been so great!!!” or “I’ve NEVER been mad at or questioned God.” They just love Him. And are continuing to simply wake up each morning and live for Him.
I’m not saying that Koren or I or Revolve have the right answer but it helps to get some perspective that I hope pushes us closer to wanting to engage with God. To not stop asking the hard questions. To keep wrestling with Him.
We won’t ever be able to have all the answers but my hope is that we scoot a little closer to trusting Him with our lives.
STORY #3
And just to finish strong – the day after I got back from camp – I fell down the stairs and here I still sit nursing my swollen ankle that won’t heal because I won’t stay off of it.
