Posted by: Amy
in Music on Aug 09, 2010
Chris Alvaro got in trouble as a child like most boys do, but as he got older his troubles escalated as he found himself hanging out with the wrong crowd. Chris got involved in music, then bands, then drugs, and eventually prison. Watch this motivational video as Chris tells his inspirational story of his failure to escape bad habits until he finally discovered the ultimate solution to getting his life back.
Posted by: Amy
in Body Image on Aug 09, 2010
Tonya Ruiz grew up playing with Barbie dolls and wanted to be just like them. So at the age of 16 she set out to do so and became a fashion model. Her career exploded and Tonya was living the glamorous Barbie life, dating millionaires, partying with the who's who of the modeling world; anything she wanted was at her fingertips. Eventually the stress of this kind of life became to much for her; battling bulimia and feeling more and more empty despite her success, Tonya set out to end her life. Watch this motivational video as Tonya tells her inspirational life story of how she discovered the answers to her emptiness, and what her Christian faith means for her life now.
Posted by: Amy
in Body Image on Aug 05, 2010
Jennifer Strickland was a top runway model for Armani until she gained four pounds. It was her saving grace, because out of that "failure" she found a God who saw her as more than a pretty face and looked at her inner-beauty. Watch this motivational video as Jennifer tells her inspirational life story and how his discovered the faith that freed her.
Posted by: Amy
in Sports on Jul 30, 2010
After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Smith was at the point in his life he had dream of being since he was a kid. Along the way he dealt with divorced parents, a strained relationship with his father and eventually the death of his father. Still Aaron felt something was missing; it was his wife who found it first. Watch this motivational video as Aaron tells his inspirational life story, and about his life after his discovery of faith.
Posted by: Amy
in Sports on Jul 30, 2010
Roy Simmons has a promising football career that started with being drafted by the New York Giants. But his life story is full of abuse, drug addiction, prostitution, and HIV. Watch this motivational video about Roy's inspirational story as he talks about the lows in his life, his discovery of being HIV positive, and the conversion that brought him peace.
Posted by: Amy
in Music on Jul 30, 2010
Rapper Lecrae Moore did not have any spectacular childhood, perhaps that was what led him to seek purpose in the urban lifestyle. Instead of finding fulfillment, Lecrae found a deep dark depression and began to call out to God. Watch this motivational video as Lecrae tells his life story of how he became the recording artist he is today and how he hopes to inspire others through his music.
Posted by: Amy
in Success on Jul 27, 2010
John Schlitt is best know as the frontman for Christian rock band Petra. Watch this motivational video as John tells about his life before Petra, his participation in the band Head East, and the true inspiration behind new rock lifestyle.
Posted by: Amy
in Success on Jul 27, 2010
Dan Peek and his friends started a band called "America". They went straight to the top with their first album and single "Horse With No Name". Dan moved from London to America and began to try everything the world had to offer. After obtaining all that he desired, he still found himself empty. Watch this motivational video as Dan tells his inspirational life story of discovering Christ and how his faith affects how he lives his life now.
Posted by: Amy
in Sports on Jul 26, 2010
Kenny Dobbs is one of the best basketball dunkers in the nation and has traveled around the world displaying skills in numerous competitions and exhibitions. He now also is a speaking for "UpRise". But as a teenager, Kenny's life did not look like it would have this turnout. Watch this motivational video as Kenny tells his inspirational life story about his recovery from drug addiction to discovering faith.
Posted by: Amy
in Substance Abuse on Jul 23, 2010
Jean Carson was an American actress best known for her work on the classic 1960s sitcom The Andy Griffith Show as one of the Fun girls. Lesser known is her struggle with alcohol. Read her inspirational life story and the amazing vision that is central to her conversion.