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 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 Sports on Jul 22, 2010
Kurt Warner has played as a quarterback for NFL teams such as the St. Louis Rams, New York Giants and the Arizona Cardinals. But life hasn't always come easy for one of the NFL's biggest stars. Watch this inspirational video as Kurt and his wife tell the story of their journey of faith.
Posted by: Amy
in Success on Jul 20, 2010
In his youth, George Foreman was a miserable bully with a chip on his shoulder. But, then George got into boxing and became the World Heavyweight Champion. He had it all...but he still wasn't happy or at peace until he met the Lord. Watch his true Christian testimony and read his inspirational life story.
Posted by: Amy
in Depression on Jun 14, 2010
Skating by 7, making thousand of dollars a month by 13, the skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi was well on his was to being successful. This superstar life gave him a party lifestyle at a young age, smoking pot at 10 and acid by 12, cocaine at 14, and from 28-33 Christian was doing crystal meth 24/7. Sadly all this spiraled beyond his control and left him in prison, but thanks to God, his story doesn't end there. Watch Christian's amazing video as he shares his inspirational testimony of how he discovered freedom behind bars.
Posted by: Amy
in Sports on Jun 14, 2010
Sports has always been the center of, and inspiration for, Major League Baseball All Star Josh Hamilton's life. But when a tragic accident took that, and his parents, away from him, he found his trills in drugs and alcohol. Tired of fighting addiction and the devil, Josh realized he needed help. Watch his motivational video testimony.
Posted by: Amy
in Sports on Jun 14, 2010
Brian Sumner's love for skateboarding brought him out of Liverpool, England to California, USA. While his passion earned him a living, gave him a purpose, and let him ride for Tony Hawk it also brought him drug abuse, a broken marriage, suicidal thoughts, anger, and eventually brought him to prison. Read as Brian tell his inspirational story; how through a thrift store he found something more to live for and did a complete 180 for Christ. Watch his video as he tells of his motivation to share his faith.
Posted by: lifestory
in Sports on May 29, 2010
Chris O'Rourke was slated to be California's biggest surfer back in the 1970's. Every surfer was jealous of this talented, hot headed young man who lead the idea of localism at his home beach of Windandsea. But tragedy struck in the form of cancer, Hodgkin's disease, when Chris was only 18. Brew Brigg's, a close friend of Chris', had recently come to know Christ as his Lord and saviour, and shared all he knew with Chris.
Posted by: lifestory
in Sports on May 29, 2010
Shaun Murray, four-time World Champion Wakeboarder, has built up an extremely successful career around himself including Pro Tour and World Champion titles, starring in his own video game called Wakeboarding Unleashed, developing signature boarding products, and running numerous wakeboarding camps.
Watch and see in this video how Shaun was challenged in his faith and found his true Christian foundation through Jesus' enduring love and God's word.
Posted by: lifestory
in Sports on May 26, 2010
The Tamed Bull
John "Bull" Bramlett was the best at what he did, and what he did best was hurt people. He hurt
strangers. He hurt friends. He hurt his wife and two sons. Most of all, he hurt himself.