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Author: Sanya Richards-Ross Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310350174 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 208
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“For as long as I can remember, life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better.” Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya’s quest was always for less. She started running track as a little girl in Jamaica and began competing when she was only seven. At 31 she’s had a career’s worth of conditioning to run a 400-meter race in 50 seconds, hopefully 49, or even better, 48. When she started training with her coach, Clyde Hart, they divided her race into four phases: push, pace, position, poise, and with the inherent prayer. For years Sanya worked to hone every phase in practice so that when it came time to race, her body would respond as her mind instinctively transitioned from one phase to the next. As she got older and embraced a life that measures more than just a number on the time clock, she has realized the genius of this strategy for not just racing the 400 meters, but for living her best life. Sanya shares triumphant as well as heartbreaking stories as she reveals her journey to becoming a world-class runner. From her childhood in Jamaica to Athens, Beijing and London Olympics, readers will find themselves inspired by the unique insights she’s gained through her victories and losses, including her devastating injury during the 2016 Olympic Trials forcing career retirement just weeks before Rio. Sanya demonstrates how even this devastating loss brought her closer to the ultimate goal of becoming all God created her to be. ”Sometimes you think you are chasing a gold medal, but that’s not what you are chasing. You’re racing to become the best version of yourself.”
Author: Sanya Richards-Ross Publisher: Zondervan ISBN: 0310350174 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
“For as long as I can remember, life has been measured in seconds. The fewer, the better.” Most people equate success with having more, but Sanya’s quest was always for less. She started running track as a little girl in Jamaica and began competing when she was only seven. At 31 she’s had a career’s worth of conditioning to run a 400-meter race in 50 seconds, hopefully 49, or even better, 48. When she started training with her coach, Clyde Hart, they divided her race into four phases: push, pace, position, poise, and with the inherent prayer. For years Sanya worked to hone every phase in practice so that when it came time to race, her body would respond as her mind instinctively transitioned from one phase to the next. As she got older and embraced a life that measures more than just a number on the time clock, she has realized the genius of this strategy for not just racing the 400 meters, but for living her best life. Sanya shares triumphant as well as heartbreaking stories as she reveals her journey to becoming a world-class runner. From her childhood in Jamaica to Athens, Beijing and London Olympics, readers will find themselves inspired by the unique insights she’s gained through her victories and losses, including her devastating injury during the 2016 Olympic Trials forcing career retirement just weeks before Rio. Sanya demonstrates how even this devastating loss brought her closer to the ultimate goal of becoming all God created her to be. ”Sometimes you think you are chasing a gold medal, but that’s not what you are chasing. You’re racing to become the best version of yourself.”
Author: Edith Lalonde Publisher: Edith Lalonde ISBN: 1777528003 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 372
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HE'S A BLACK OPS HERO. SHE'S A RISK-TAKING PHOTOGRAPHER HURTLING INTO DANGER. WILL A CUNNING TERRORIST COST THEM TRUE LOVE? Black ops soldier Chase Mackenzie’s goal is singular. On the hunt to capture a terrorist, he needs to remain laser-focused. But when the man he’s after endangers the life of a sassy risk-taking photographer, he discovers an unexpected link to his target. Grace is a distraction he can’t afford, but with every second bringing them closer to danger, he finds himself fighting for more than her survival. Risk-taker may be freelance photographer Grace Emerson’s middle name, but she’s spent a lifetime dodging romantic entanglements—until she comes face to face with the kind of man she loves to hate. When a hotter than sin commando rescues her from a near-death miss, she’s surprised by her attraction to Chase…and her willingness to explore more. With more than his mission on the line, Chase has a new goal: capture Grace’s heart. All he has to do is convince her he’s worth taking a chance on while keeping her safe, catching the bad guy, and saving the day. Not a problem for someone used to flirting with danger, right? Packed with action and sizzling with combustible chemistry and thrilling suspense, CHASING GRACE is a fast-paced, full-length standalone novel with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Author: Jennifer H. Rogers Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1452587396 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Chasing Grace is the story of a boy who wanted nothing more than to leave his troubled life behind him, but what he found instead is a cast of mystical and loving sea creatures beneath the waves who taught him that grace is abundant and ever-present, even in the most unlikely places! Chasing Grace is a testament to the optimism and hope that children often have, but like us, they need a gentle reminder to hold steady to that outlook through compassion for others and gratitude for the gifts we often take for granted. Chasing Grace tells the intriguing story of a child's journey to find grace. This story ministers to children and parents of children searching for hope, love, and purpose. Jennifer gives readers an opportunity to explore their own lives through the eyes of Chase and to be uplifted by important discoveries that change his life and the readers' for the better. The sea creatures come alive as they guide Chase on his journey to discover what is already inside of him. This book explores the heart of a child and reveals special gifts through colorful imagery-- a gift to be shared with children and parents everywhere. --Sheila Sturgis Craig, Director of the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities, Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chasing Grace is a tender and poignant story that is all too common for children healing from painful experiences. Jennifer paints a beautiful story of how love and grace can conquer fear and pain. Her story personifies God's gift of grace that is available to each of us and underscores the inherent value of each child. She provides thought-provoking discussion starters inspired by her own experience working with system-involved children. This book is particularly well-suited for parents, counselors and other childcare professionals who are helping children of all ages understand the lessons that can be gleaned during or after distressing situations. --Tammy Holland, Manager of Family, Community, and Chaplaincy Programs, Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Author: Leland Melvin Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062496778 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 256
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In this revelatory and moving memoir, a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting roles of community, perseverance and grace that align to create the opportunities for success. Leland Melvin is the only person in human history to catch a pass in the National Football League and in space. Though his path to the heavens was riddled with setbacks and injury, Leland persevered to reach the stars. While training with NASA, Melvin suffered a severe injury that left him deaf. Leland was relegated to earthbound assignments, but chose to remain and support his astronaut family. His loyalty paid off. Recovering partial hearing, he earned his eligibility for space travel. He served as mission specialist for two flights aboard the shuttle Atlantis, working on the International Space Station. In this uplifting memoir, the former NASA astronaut and professional athlete offers an examination of the intersecting role of community, determination, and grace that align to shape our opportunities and outcomes. Chasing Space is not the story of one man, but the story of many men, women, scientists, and mentors who helped him defy the odds and live out an uncommon destiny. As a chemist, athlete, engineer and space traveler, Leland’s life story is a study in the science of achievement. His personal insights illuminate how grit and grace, are the keys to overcoming adversity and rising to success.
Author: Martha Manning Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061740489 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 321
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From the author of the "absolutely absorbing" (USA Today) memoir Undercurrents comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood, family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family, Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy sacraments: baptism, penance, communion, confirmation, holy orders, marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls, adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom, wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Chasing Grace is a wholly original tale of family and friends, happy times and difficult ones -- and thepainful, joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.
Author: Erin Loechner Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM ISBN: 0310345685 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 297
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Chasing Slow models HGTV star Erin Loechner's journey to help you break out of the faster-better-stronger trap and make small changes to refresh your perspective, renew your priorities, and shift your focus to what matters most. You're here, but you want to be there. So you spend your life narrowing this divide, and you call this your race, your journey, your path. You live your days tightening your boot straps, wiping the sweat from your brow, chasing undiscovered happiness just around the bend. And on and on you run. Viral sensation and HGTV.com star Erin Loechner knows about the chase. Before turning 30, she'd earned the title "The Nicest Girl Online" as she was praised for her authentic voice and effortless style. Her HGTV web show garnered over one million fans worldwide, and her client list includes Walt Disney World, IKEA, Martha Stewart and Home Depot. The New York Times applauded her, her friends and church admired her, and her husband and baby adored her. She had arrived at the ultimate destination. So why did she feel so lost? Through a series of steep climbs--her husband's brain tumor, bankruptcy, family loss, and public criticism--Erin learns just how much strength it takes to surrender it all, and to veer right into grace. In Chasing Slow, Erin upgrades her life through downsizing--her stuff, her obligations, her fears, her personal metric of "perfect." And ultimately, her invitation becomes yours: to turn away from the fast and frenzy, and find freedom in a new-fashioned lifestyle defined by grace. Life's answers are not always hidden where they seem. It's time to venture off the beaten path to see that we’ve already been given everything we need. We've already arrived. You see? You'll see.
Author: Kevin Mills Publisher: ISBN: 9780988781504 Category : Languages : en Pages : 296
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Chasing Grace is the story of Henry Miller, a young man who never intended to become a pastor. Yet, shortly after his graduation from Mercer University in 1997, he finds himself called to the First Baptist Church of Mapleton, Georgia. There he discovers a congregation simply going through the religious motions of their tradition. The sadness of their spiritual decline is only magnified by their obliviousness to the state of the church. As a twenty-two year old pastor, Henry does something that sends shock waves through the church and the entire town. Henry quickly finds himself in the crosshairs of some powerful individuals, and First Baptist soon discovers that things will never be the same again.
Author: Jamie Grace Publisher: Baker Books ISBN: 149342808X Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
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We live in a loud, loud world. Whether it's the criticism of others, the clamor of injustice, or the voice of anxiety from within, we are constantly being bombarded with noise. So what does it mean to find peace in the midst of all the noise? Is there a way to acknowledge the struggles we face and learn how to manage the stressors and voices that trigger us while believing in the promises and goodness of God? Jamie Grace has lived in the middle of noise for most of her life. Many know her as a singer with radio hits who has spent the last decade on stages and in front of the camera, but behind the scenes, she has struggled with Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, and an anxiety disorder for most of her life. But in the middle of both inner and outer noise, Jamie has learned how to manage the negative effects of her diagnoses, make the most of her strengths, and lean into the journey God has led her on. A journey of Finding Quiet.
Author: Carol Costello Publisher: ISBN: 9780983683711 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 282
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Cathy Callahan runs away at age ten to escape her mother's abuse and find God, whom she first met in a Chicago public park when she was six. The next thirty years are a series of funny, brutal, and uplifting adventures that pit her humor and strength against the rage and confusion that make her reckless, desperate, and blind to gray areas. Cathy searches for love, healing, and wholeness in all the wrong places from Chicago's North Side to Montana, to Reno, to San Francisco. In the Catholic Church's byzantine system of salvation and ruler-wielding nuns. In a bakery/brothel run by Mollie, the brassy older woman who "adopts" her. With a good-looking, half-naked guru hawking "I AM Oneness." With Spirit in the High Rockies and marriage to a sexy, dangerous cowboy. In too much Scotch. She finally stops running and retraces her steps to Chicago, where she faces her demons and finds unexpected grace in the last place she thinks to look. CHASING GRACE is a raw, humorous look at spiritual coming of age, at unconventional ways to heal deep emotional wounds, and at finding greater purpose in surprising places despite desperate odds.
Author: Angie Smith Publisher: B&H Publishing Group ISBN: 1433682281 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 192
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Maybe you’ve never asked the question out loud, but you’ve wondered. You do the things that look good on paper: read your Bible, pray, attend study groups and go to church on Sundays. But you aren’t convinced you really know Him. Angie Smith understands, because she had run circles around the same paths searching for Him, frustrated at her lack of progress. And she probably would have continued to do so had it not been for one realization that changed everything. She wasn’t following God; she was trying to catch up with Him. And without realizing it, you may be as well. It’s a distinction that affects every aspect of our lives with Christ, and it begins with learning where we’ve relied more on man’s explanation of God than God Himself. So many requirements, so many rules, and so much guilt where there is supposed to be freedom. It’s the reason you wonder if you’ve measured up, and the nagging voice that tells you you’re a failure as a Christian. Three simple words changed everything for Angie, and she believes they can do the same for you. Stop chasing God.
Author: Sanya Richards-Ross
Author: Sanya Richards-Ross
Author: Edith Lalonde
Author: Jennifer H. Rogers
Author: Leland Melvin
Author: Martha Manning
Author: Erin Loechner
Author: Kevin Mills
Author: Jamie Grace
Author: Carol Costello
Author: Angie Smith