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Do Hard Things: A Review with a Challenge

The Hard Truth about Do Hard Things

As soon as one of the girls from my small group sang the praises of Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, I knew I had to read it. After all, how could I go wrong with something that inspired so much enthusiasm in a teen? However, once I started reading it, I ended up getting much more than I bargained for.

Though Do Hard Things was originally written by teens to teens, I was struck by how much parents can benefit from the wisdom and insight offered in the book. In fact, I have to admit that I was really convicted by much of what I read. In particular, the following quote pulled me right up out of my seat, placed me squarely in front of my mirror, and challenged me to take a long, hard look.

“For all of us, expectations are a self-fulfilling prophecy.”  –Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations, Pg.41

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Do You Have a Spiritual Estate Plan?

The Importance of Estate Planning

Let me start by asking you a really personal question.

Do you have a will?

If you have children, there is a good chance you have at least done some basic estate planning. This usually involves answering the following questions:

  • Who will gain custody of your children in the event that something happens to both you and your spouse?
  • How will your children be provided for once you are gone?
  • Who will make important decisions regarding your estate?
  • What will happen to any possessions you own?

Though none of us really likes to plan for our death, the truth is that it will happen to all of us one day. Therefore, it is to our advantage to plan well.

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The Legacy of the Bluebonnet and the Oak

The Bluebonnet

If you live in the Texas Hill Country right now, you’re aware of the fact that we’re in the heart of bluebonnet season. This time of year it’s not uncommon to see families taking pictures in the bluebonnets along the side of the road or to encounter random patches of bluebonnets growing on otherwise perfectly manicured lawns. People have even been known to travel great distances just for the chance to catch a glimpse of this blue beauty.

Legacy bluebonnets

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