So many things in this world can keep you from getting to your God-given destiny. Whether they are circumstances beyond your control or situations that arise because of poor choices made, obstacles are going to exist. But you can rise above them to get to your destiny. This book covers many situations and circumstances that will try to hinder you from living the life God designed especially for you. As you read this book and turn to God's Word and find out what He has to say about these obstacles, you will get some clear insight on how to rise above them so you can reach your God-given destiny in one piece!
Discover inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes in this collection of sports biographies featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, this collection of sports biographies will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. Praise for Rising Above A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection "An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."--School Library Journal “This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstacles packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher "So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. [T]heir stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define them."--Booklist "[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges."--Publishers Weekly "I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives around."--Colorado Kids
Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and obstacles that can sometimes feel overwhelming. But what if those very challenges could become powerful catalysts for profound personal growth and transformation? In Rising Above, author Rae A. Stonehouse guides you through a transformative journey of embracing life's difficulties as steppingstones towards becoming your strongest, wisest, and most resilient self. With an empowering blend of hard-won wisdom, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, this book will shift your mindset to view challenges not as roadblocks but as fertile ground for self-discovery and meaningful progress. You'll learn to cultivate a growth mindset that turns adversity into opportunity, build resilience and perseverance to overcome any setback, and harness the incredible potential for learning and growth hidden within life's detours. Stonehouse shares inspirational stories and proven methods for leveraging failures into fuel for success, embracing lifelong learning and adaptability, and creating a network of caring support balanced with radical self-care. Whether you're navigating career upheavals, relationship conflicts, personal losses, or everyday stressors, Rising Above equips you with a comprehensive roadmap for not just surviving life's storms, but rising above them with greater clarity, purpose, and passion. Part self-help guide and part motivational wake-up call, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to transform their challenges into profound personal growth and live their most authentic, empowered life. The beautiful struggle of becoming awaits - welcome to your new beginning!
Overcoming Obstacles Book The situations that adults have to deal with are quite different from children. Adults have to overcome obstacles when they want to move forward in their lives. How they face obstacles varies but they are usually similar. A new obstacle will present itself every day and you must rise above the initial difficulties to progress. It is often necessary to think about new ways to handle an obstacle in order to overcome it.
Your ability to overcome adversity is the key ingredient that determines your success in life. Everyone will encounter some form of adversity. The greatest ones being the loss of a loved one, relationships that end in divorce, the loss of a job, money or income, illness, depression, or feeling unfulfilled. Emily explains how to embrace adversity; how adversity forces you to live life to your fullest potential by forcing you to unleash your greatness; and how to respond positively towards adversity in order to usher in a new life that is purposeful, fulfilling and victorious. Emily shares powerful insights to lead you towards soaring like Eagle.
People, events, and circumstances have a way of placing limitations on our life and unfortunately those limitations can have a drastically negative impact on our pursuit of personal goals and dreams. Life Unlimited: Overcoming Obstacles on Your Path to Abundant Life is about rising above those limitations and pushing through the obstacles that can get in our way on the road to our abundant life. While we cannot erase all limitations, physical limitations most especially, we can certainly learn to establish, meet and often exceed realistic goals. In addition to dealing with the limitations others place along our journey, we must also learn to avoid placing barriers in our own lives through self-limiting thoughts. As we learn to rely on the strength of our faith and depth of our perseverance, God partners with us to ensure our efforts are not in vain. Within these pages lies an important message that people of faith need to hear as they face the daily struggles, disappointments, and hurts of life. Life Unlimited is designed to help lifelong Christians, new Christians, as well as seekers get on, get back on, or stay on the track toward abundant life. The book offers step-by-step guide designed to help people of faith learn to move beyond limitations, overcome obstacles, and work within God's will in order to pursue a Life Unlimited.
Rising Above provides pragmatic bible centred guidance on pertinent day to day challenges faced by Christians in this fallen world. The manner of presentation is easy to read and apply, it even includes the specific prayer points for each specific life challenge. The author provides nuggets on how to deal with distress, directional confusion, rejection, holding on to your dreams and God's sovereignty in correcting our course for his purpose. You are also reminded of the hope in Christ and ultimately to hear God's call in this age where it's easy to pursue other common life goals. "John 10:10b 'I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.' 'In any area of our lives that the enemy has made us to feel hopeless, has discouraged and has tormented us, Jesus is ready to restore us. Jesus came to give us hope, encouragement and to bring life to every dead situation in our lives. All that we should do is to surrender our all to Him and let Him have His way in our lives."
Have you ever thought how great it would be to live your life the way God intends you to? Lay aside all weight and excel in your area of calling, ministry, family, social and business. Friend, you will inevitably face challenges and storms in every arena as you progress towards your destiny. Being a Christian does not exonerate you from them, but they come for a good purpose. Be of good cheer and buckle up, because God has placed this book in your hands for a divine purpose, because this is your time to be set free from any spiritual, social, financial or emotional bondage that is or may confront you in the future. This is your time to expand and claim your territory! Do not be a victim of the devil but be a victor! Hear what God is saying. This book will equip you with the principles that God has laid down for you to fight the good fight of faith by His strength, His Word and in prayer. Based on Isaiah 40 verse 31, it discloses how God operates in such storms of life in relation to His children, stressing the significance of total surrender to His will and providence for endurance. From the treasures of the Bible, Clara Moyo extracted precious gems of God's unfailing promises of deliverance from all storms and ultimate benefits derived from waiting upon Him in them. She shares her personal experience of how she conquered and still conquers trials and tribulations through God's divine power and remaining in the Vine. She moved from failure to victory and is still advancing from glory to glory. You can also achieve it. Mrs Moyo holds a B.A Degree in Modern Languages (French) and is a dedicated Church Service Bible reader in her local Church.
"Rising Above" empowers African American teens to overcome poverty through education, resilience, and community support. This guide offers practical strategies and inspiring stories for personal and communal growth.
