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Nov 2011

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Decide For Yourself

Stop and think for a moment about the things and people in your life and how they affect the way you feel about yourself. Maybe it’s the people at your school. Maybe it’s the social hog who talks over you and everyone else. Maybe it’s your parents or siblings and the way they treat you. They probably don’t mean to make you feel dumb or incompetent. Most of the time people don’t even know that they are doing it to others. But it happens. And when it does, don’t be like some trained animal. Don’t just sit back and take it. Decide for yourself that you have a voice, that you can express what you think and what you need. Decide to be competent.

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Posted in: Dream On, Events, Faith, Friends, Guys

Jul 2011

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Quiz: Just A Crush or Something More?

Test Yourself: Just a Crush or Something More?

1. How often do you talk?

A. Never. I just stare non-creepily from a distance.
B. Occasionally, in between classes and stuff.
C. Several times a day.

2. When you talk, it is usually…

A. We don’t talk; I’m not sure the love of my life knows I’m alive.
B. Through text messages mostly.
C. In person or on the phone.

3. The first thought that pops into your mind when you see him or her is…

A. Wow! Looking good today!
B. I wonder if he/she really likes me.
C. What a kind and thoughtful person.

4. If your dream date has had a bad day, you…

A. Don’t notice.
B. Wish he/she would quit complaining and pay more attention to you.
C. Listen, and then try to think or something cheerful to say or do.

5. How much do you know about him/her?

A. His/her class schedule and the best times to “accidentally” meet.
B. Who his/her friends are.
C. His/her thoughts about life, the future, God, and relationships.

6. The feature you find most attractive is…

A. Appearance.
B. The way he/she acts around you and your friends.
C. Personality, demeanor, looks, and intelligence.

7. When you are together, you mostly talk about…

A. My dream date doesn’t know I exist, remember?
B. Yourself, or what’s going on with people and school.
C. What’s happening in your lives.

8. You trust this person to…

A. Be eye candy and that’s about it.
B. Be a fun date.
C. Have your best interests and others’ interests at heart.

9. If your parents/close friends didn’t like this person, you would…

A. I haven’t told my parents/close friends.
B. Ignore them. I make my own decisions.
C. Listen to them and talk it through with them.

10. Your age is…

A. 13 or younger.
B. Why does that matter?
C. Late teens. I know that’s still young, but…

If you answered mostly A’s, then this is a crush. Pure and simple. And that’s okay, it’s natural. That’s what teenage girls (and guys) do.

If you answered mostly B’s, you’re thinking about yourself too much and what you can get out of a relationship. This isn’t love or anything like it really, but it is a part of growing up. Just make sure you continue to grow up and out of this stage.

If you answered mostly C’s, you could be on your way to something deeper. Perhaps it’s friendship; perhaps it’s something more. You’ve broadened your horizons enough to start putting something else before yourself. You’re interested in more than just appearances and in what happens today. But be careful. Take it slow. And relax. Love is something that grows over time; it shouldn’t be rushed. And remember, you’re still a teen- a maturing, growing teen, but still a teen.

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Mar 2011

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Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door . . . Help Choose a New Cover!

The award-winning, best-selling book for teens Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler has been revised and updated and is almost ready to be re-released . . . but first, the publishers have to choose a new cover for the book. They’ve got a bunch of options, but before they decide, they want to know what YOU think! Can you help them make the best choice? Click here to see the covers and pick your fave. Then tell your friends, your youth leader, (even your parents), so they can vote, too. Thanks! You’ll know which cover won when you see it on store shelves this summer.

Posted in: Fun

Nov 2010

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Bring Evan Milby To Your Church!

Interested in having Evan Milby come to your church?

Send this link to your parents, youth leader, pastor or church representative and have them fill out this form!

Posted in: Fun

Oct 2010

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Bring Stellar Kart To Your Church!

Interested in having Stellar Kart come to your church?

Send this link to your parents, youth leader, pastor or church representative and have them fill out this form!

Posted in: Fun

Jul 2010

Posted by Courtney Clark Cleveland

Stories . . . from Courtney Clark Cleveland

IT’S SUMMER!! The smack-dab-middle of it actually. And boy is it HOT! I’m in Texas, where are you? If you are at the beach . . . I’m jealous. We love seeing where you all are on WEDNESDAYS here at the ole’ RevolveTour.com – so don’t forget to tell us tomorrow!

Hopefully you are finding some time to relax and enjoy a snowball here and there. In the meantime I thought I’d share a little bit about my summer and tackle one of the questions we get often.

THE QUESTION: “Why does God allow bad things to happen?”

You know, something light and easy.

It’s a tough question and let me say right here and right now, I’m not saying I can answer it, but I was hoping that through sharing a few encounters I’ve had this summer, maybe you’d find some encouragement.

STORY #1

I went to Zambia in June with Hoops of Hope to deliver some backpacks that many of you helped us raise money for by shooting hoops. (Thank you so much btw!!!)

One of the moments that impacted me was meeting a volunteer caregiver named Pavis and her baby girl Joy.

Pavis volunteers her time once a week to visit Monica, who is HIV positive, and provide her care. It is such a long walk for Monica to get to the clinic. It’s a very long walk for Pavis, as well.

Pavis is a mom and a farmer. It’s not like she can hop in her car and run a few quick errands. And it’s not like Pavis has a ton of resources herself. But once a week she straps baby Joy onto her back and heads to Monica’s village to love her.

I asked her why she volunteered so much of her time each week to care for Monica.

She told me, “I lost both of my parents to HIV. This is just my way of giving back.”

Oh.

So let me get this straight.

That’s a really bad thing that happened to you. Losing both of your parents.

And you are choosing to love others and serve out of this tragedy that happened to you.

Hmm . . .

(More stories coming soon!)

Posted in: Faith

Jul 2010

Posted by The Revolve Tour

Revolve Tour Challenge – Week 7!

Oh my goodness, it’s already time for the seventh challenge. This summer is flying by . . . make it stop!

Your challenge this week? Do something kind for your family! You know, family doesn’t necessarily mean blood relatives. Need some examples of what to do? Write your parents a sweet note, visit your grandmother, let your little sister borrow that new shirt of yours she loves so much, pray for them, clean up the house without being asked, hug your brother . . . The possibilities are endless.

Please don’t forget to let us know that you participated! Remember to take a picture or leave a comment on Twitter or Facebook, or just leave a reply below. You will then be entered for a chance to win the grand prize: a bag full of Revolve surprises! It’s going to be super-duper fantastic . . . really.

You Revolve girls are super creative. It’s been a blast seeing all your Revolve Tour Challenge entries. There’s still time to play!! Complete all 10 challenges by July 29, 2010 and don’t forget to leave a comment. (If you don’t comment, we can’t enter your name in the giveaway.) Need a recap of the rules for the challenge? Click here.

Show some love to your family and have fun, girls!

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Posts Tagged ‘parents’

Decide For Yourself

Quiz: Just A Crush or Something More?

Test Yourself: Just a Crush or Something More?

Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door . . . Help Choose a New Cover!

Bring Evan Milby To Your Church!

Interested in having Evan Milby come to your church?

Bring Stellar Kart To Your Church!

Interested in having Stellar Kart come to your church?

Stories . . . from Courtney Clark Cleveland

THE QUESTION: “Why does God allow bad things to happen?”

STORY #1

Revolve Tour Challenge – Week 7!

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