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Heroes' Ball 2024 Recap
Heroes' Ball 2024 Recap
News & EventsCarrissa MackieNovember 20, 2024Impact StoryComment
Base Camp Recap 2024
Base Camp Recap 2024

Dads came from nine states and enjoyed good food, laughter, fun, and rest. Base Camp is a safe place for dads to be real about the myriad of emotions and struggles they face.

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Carrissa MackieNovember 14, 2024Comment
Rising Above's Inaugural Gala
Rising Above's Inaugural Gala
News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieOctober 21, 2024Comment
By the Brook 2024 | Thank you for making an impact!
By the Brook 2024 | Thank you for making an impact!
News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 3, 2024By The BrookComment
May Impact Story 2024 #2: Spring Prom
May Impact Story 2024 #2: Spring Prom
Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieMay 7, 2024Night to ShineComment
May Impact Story 2024
May Impact Story 2024
News & EventsCarrissa MackieMay 1, 2024Impact StoryComment
April Impact Story 2024
April Impact Story 2024
News & Events, Rising Above MinistriesCarrissa MackieApril 10, 2024Impact StoryComment
It's the Only Way - Repost of blog by Jeff Davidson on May 18, 2012
It's the Only Way - Repost of blog by Jeff Davidson on May 18, 2012

Republished from a blog by Jeff Davidson, originally on May 18, 2012

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UncategorizedJeff DavidsonMarch 25, 2024autism, daughter, disability, gift, letter, love, moms, special needs, special needs children, special needs parenting, special needs parents, valentine, Valentine's DayComment
A Valentine Letter to Mom - Repost of blog from February 14, 2014
A Valentine Letter to Mom - Repost of blog from February 14, 2014

Republished from a blog by Jeff Davidson, originally on February 14, 2014.

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UncategorizedJeff DavidsonFebruary 12, 2024autism, daughter, disability, gift, letter, love, moms, special needs, special needs children, special needs parenting, special needs parents, valentine, Valentine's Day Comments
THANK YOU, Kim Thorpe!
THANK YOU, Kim Thorpe!

A big THANK YOU to Kim Thorpe for 6 years working here at Rising Above. We wish her the best on her new adventure!

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Becky DavidsonJanuary 31, 2024 Comments
January Impact Story 2024
January Impact Story 2024
News & Events, Rising Above MinistriesCarrissa MackieJanuary 17, 2024Impact Story Comments
Wednesday Wake-up - January 3, 2024
Wednesday Wake-up - January 3, 2024

Good morning! Happy Wednesday! This year, we're bringing back the Wednesday Wakeup; a quick, encouraging Scripture to start your day. The first video is from Becky. Be encouraged!

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Wednesday WakeupCarrissa MackieJanuary 3, 2024wednesdaywakeupComment
Christmas Activities & Coloring Sheets
Christmas Activities & Coloring Sheets
Encouragement, Free downloads, Online ResourcesCarrissa MackieDecember 11, 2023christmas, coloring sheets Comment
December Family Downloads
December Family Downloads
Encouragement, Online Resources, Free downloadsCarrissa MackieDecember 1, 2023disability, Free ResourceComment
Merry Christmas from Rising Above Ministries
Merry Christmas from Rising Above Ministries
Encouragement, Rising Above Ministries, News & EventsCarrissa MackieNovember 29, 2023christmasComment
November Impact Story 2023
November Impact Story 2023
News & EventsCarrissa MackieNovember 15, 2023Impact StoryComment
Choose Thankful by Jeff Davidson (Republished from Nov 2012)
Choose Thankful by Jeff Davidson (Republished from Nov 2012)
Encouragement, Rising Above MinistriesJeff DavidsonNovember 13, 2023Thanksgiving, Thankful Comment
November Family Downloads
November Family Downloads
Encouragement, Online Resources, Free downloadsCarrissa MackieNovember 1, 2023disability, Free ResourceComment
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Ok, we know it's still several months away...BUT it's time to put By the Brook 2025 on your calendars!! If you're a mom raising an individual with special needs or chronic illness, we want you to join us for next year's weekend event in Tenneseee! L
We love this event every year! Space is filling up fast! Local families, sign up to join us for this fun drive through Cookeville to collect Christmas treats! >> www.risingaboveministries.org/christmas
Did you know we have retreat experiences for moms, dads, and married couples raising individuals with special needs? We know there are many ups and downs on the disability journey and we want to come alongside you. These retreats are available for y
Heroes’ Ball is the BEST! 💙 (Check out our Facebook photo album for the rest of the pics by @tobe_photo!)
We’d love for you to share with your church ministry leaders about our monthly newsletter for churches! In this email, we share about resources we have to offer to assist your church in ministering to families impacted by disability. Your churc

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