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A seven day devotional focused on building a strong foundation in Christ.

Unlike the stories of most visible division I college athletes, Amanda Ottaway’s story has more in common with those of the 80 percent of college athletes who are never seen on TV. The Rebounders follows the college career of an average NCAA Division I women’s basketball player in the 21st century. It begins with the recruiting process when Ottaway is an eager, naive teenager and ending when she’s a more contemplative 20-something alumna.

The wall between society and those with the potential to cause harm is made up of the men and women in blue. Inside this book is a tribute to their endless hours, hidden pain, and tears shed in silence. They protect a community that curses them one day and then thanks them the next. This selfless act is done daily by heroes who never ask for or expect a "thank you." They just want to protect and serve the innocent. They long to do their part in keeping society safe for the rest of us. The media often showcases them in a negative and violent manner.

Getting through life's trials can be extremely difficult. There is pain on every side and more often than not, we stumble through the phases of grief until we end up on the brighter side of things. By sharing the story of my divorce and the seven years that followed, I hope to encourage you to hang on and see each challenge as just another milestone that needs to be passed in order to find your healing. This book can be used as a resource for small groups, one-on-one mentoring, or simple self-study. I hope it will help you find peace where chaos sometimes seems ever-present.

Wise Up to Rise Up is the companion guide to a Women's Empowerment Workshop presented by Higher Ground for Life. You can use this guide independently or with your small group.