Cheyenne is a friend of Rising Above and has led worship for our By the Brook retreats in the past. Hear her powerful testimony of how she has learned to take on each day's challenges with a renewed hope and peace.

Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieJanuary 19, 2021EncouragementComment

Need a little laughter?

Ever wondered what it might be like to have cheerleaders at an IEP meeting? Look no further!

EncouragementCarrissa MackieJanuary 5, 2021EncouragementComment

Rising Above 2020

We are so glad that you have partnered with us in 2020 to bring the love of God and hope we have in Christ to special needs families all over the world.

News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieDecember 21, 2020Comment

Holidays at Rising Above Ministries

Holidays have been a little different this year. Check out how Rising Above is loving families through this season!

Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieDecember 15, 2020EncouragementComment

Power of Gratitude

Years ago, Rising Above put together a set of videos about gratitude and thankfulness. We thought what a great week to revisit some of these stories and hear how they found thankfulness in this walk.

EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 23, 2020gratitude, Thankful, EncouragementComment

Tuesday Tunes [11.17.20]

Some days you just need to listen to something that can be sung over you. Let the words of these songs bless you today.

EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 17, 2020Tuesday Tunes, Encouragement Comment

Leaving vs. Living a Legacy

Jeff Davidson was the Co-Founder and President of Rising Above prior to his death in 2017. He was passionate about helping special-needs dads stay in the game and be the men, husbands, and dads that God called them to be.

EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 16, 2020Encouragement, legacy Comment

Keep Showing Up

I originally wrote this post in September of 2017, just four short months after the death of my husband. At that time, my world seemed like it was falling apart. If you feel like you can’t take one more step, read my story and hear some of the advice that helped me during the hardest season of my life.

EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 10, 2020showup, Encouragement Comments

Telethon 2020

News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 5, 2020telethonComment

Tuesday Tunes [8.4.20]

If you said it, I believe it. These are the words we are leaning into today!

EncouragementCarrissa MackieAugust 4, 2020Tuesday Tunes, EncouragementComment

Scripture Videos from Moms Part 4

Check out this great reminder of truth! Let’s never stop remembering how God has taken care of us, His children.

EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 27, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment

Scripture Videos from Moms Part 3

Some of us are walking through the hardest season we have ever walked through. It’s time we lean into one another and remind each other of the truths of God!

EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 21, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment