JulieD'sBlog

• Apr. 7, 2008 - The Rebelution

     A little over a year ago my husband read an article about The Rebelution Immediately he began praying that Alex and Brett Harris's conference would come to our area.   When he contacted them they explained that the conferences were usually held in large cities and that they were planning on having one in Atlanta in 2008. A few weeks later Brett Harris called our home and explained to David that the Lord had closed the door for the Atlanta conference and they began to talk about the possibility of bringing The Rebelution to our area.
     Our church, along with three other churches in the area, began working to prepare for this wonderful conference. This past Saturday every seat was filled (this was their second largest conference so far) and every heart was blessed as we heard Alex and Brett Harris and their dad, Gregg , challenge and encourage teens, their parents and grandparents to do hard things for the glory of God. They have six more conferences planned for this year and I cannot encourage you enough to take your teens and pre-teens to hear the wonderful message that they bring.
     Being there on Friday to help set up and also serving on the hospitality team, I was able to get to know these special young men a little bit. Not only did they challenge the teens; but parents as well. I was challenged to step out of my comfort zone and see how God wants to use me.   God spoke to our oldest son's heart and he apologized to our whole family for not being apart of our team and desired to grow close to the Lord once again.
     Gregg Harris preached at our church yesterday morning and we were so blessed by his message. After church he had a time of sharing with our elder team.
     This morning as I write this entry my heart overflows with thankfulness to the Lord for bringing The Rebelution to our area, even if it's not large. His blessings abounded. The conference was held at Lenoir Rhyne College and when my husband met with them and explained that many teens would be attending they decided not to charge for the building since this would be an opportunity for teens to see their campus up close.   Many lives were touched and Gregg Harris had a beautiful presentation of the gospel message with 75 responding that they had asked Jesus Christ to be their Lord and Savior.
     God is good all of the time and we are so blessed for the opportunity to serve Him at such a time as this.
Julie

• Apr. 7, 2008 - Hello sweet Julie

Posted by Doverspike1

Hey there! What a great conference that must have been. I so wish we could have come as well. Having this business, our weekends will be pretty tied up. I so appreciate your comments and notes. May God continue to stretch you and grow you.....until He returns!
TJ

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• Apr. 9, 2008 - Hey!

Posted by HorsieBabe

Hi! How is everybody doing? We have a little cold today. I really hope we get better! Today we have to go to violin lessons. I hope we don't get our violin teacher sick. I have a lot of fun posting now! I think I have already told you that I have fun posting. Did you know that tomorrow will be 80 degrese? I can't wait to get out side. Bye! Ruby kate

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• Apr. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Well, I can wait for the hot days, today we were spreding molch and I felt like I was burning!!
lots of love,
sunshine

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• Apr. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

That is wonderful, Julie! I am so thankful that there are those out there that specifically minister to teens. That is one age group that can have such a passion for Christ-- if only we would hep fan the flames instead of put them out!

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• Apr. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Pattycake

Julie -

Your comment on my blog was a light during a dark time. I am going through a very difficult time right now and could really use some prayer.

Thanks for stopping by -
Deb

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• Apr. 10, 2008 - Thank you!

Posted by HorsieBabe

Thank you for that comment! I have had an oky week. We have gotten a little better. How are you? Today, we are getting the new horse! Now I remember what kind it is. It's a pasofino. I don't think thats how you spell it. Well, Bye! Ruby Kate

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• Apr. 10, 2008 - Awesome!

Posted by HomeintheMitten

What an exciting testimony of a great weekend. We are familiar with the Rebelution and the Harris family (not personally, just in terms of the homeschool community and Sovereign Grace churches) and have a high regard for them. What a blessing for you and your family! I pray the Lord continues to bring glory to His name through this conference! Praise God!

Blessings, Julie

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• Apr. 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

How wonderful, Julie. What a great opportunity for the people of your area, and you all as leaders of your church. I can tell God blessed it.
That mom video in the post above was so great. I watched with tears in my eyes, as I have a 21 year old, and know it won't be long until God fulfills His plans in her life, my 2nd ready to go off to college this fall, and 2 little ones that are growing so quickly and go faster than my mind can keep up.
Letitia

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