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Need a little laughter?
Need a little laughter?

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

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJanuary 5, 2021EncouragementComment
Rising Above 2020
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.

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News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieDecember 21, 2020Comment
Holidays at Rising Above Ministries
Holidays at Rising Above Ministries

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

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Encouragement, News & EventsCarrissa MackieDecember 15, 2020EncouragementComment
Power of Gratitude
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.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 23, 2020gratitude, Thankful, EncouragementComment
Tuesday Tunes [11.17.20]
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.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 17, 2020Tuesday Tunes, Encouragement Comment
Leaving vs. Living a Legacy
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.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 16, 2020Encouragement, legacy Comment
Keep Showing Up
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.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 10, 2020showup, Encouragement Comments
Telethon 2020
Telethon 2020
News & Events, EncouragementCarrissa MackieNovember 5, 2020telethonComment
Tuesday Tunes [8.4.20]
Tuesday Tunes [8.4.20]

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

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieAugust 4, 2020Tuesday Tunes, EncouragementComment
Scripture Videos from Moms Part 4
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.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 27, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment
Scripture Videos from Moms Part 3
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!

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 21, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment
Tuesday Tunes [7.21.20]
Tuesday Tunes [7.21.20]

We know there are days when you aren’t sure if you can even move through the day. Check out these songs that speak truth to us on the hard days.

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 21, 2020Tuesday Tunes, EncouragementComment
New *FREE* Lock Screen Now Available!
New *FREE* Lock Screen Now Available!

New Resilient Lock screen is available! Thank you to Lacey @smallhoursshop!

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Encouragement, Rising Above Ministries, News & EventsCarrissa MackieJuly 20, 2020Free Resource, EncouragementComment
Scripture Videos from Moms Part 2
Scripture Videos from Moms Part 2

As we walk through this season, let us keep God’s words on our minds and hearts!

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 14, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment
Tuesday Tunes [7.8.20]
Tuesday Tunes [7.8.20]

Let His truth sink in today!

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 8, 2020Tuesday Tunes, EncouragementComment
Scripture Videos from Moms
Scripture Videos from Moms

Don’t we all need this reminder today!

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EncouragementCarrissa MackieJuly 8, 2020Encouragement, scripture videosComment
Impact Story: By the Brook 2020
Impact Story: By the Brook 2020

By the Brook 2020 will forever be a special event in our hearts! Read the story of how God met us in this amazing season!

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News & Events, Encouragement, Rising Above MinistriesRising Above MinistriesJuly 6, 2020Impact StoryComment
Impact Story: Virtual VBS
Impact Story: Virtual VBS

We wanted to share an amazing NEW way that we are able to reach families who are raising children with special needs.

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News & Events, Encouragement, Rising Above MinistriesRising Above MinistriesJune 19, 2020Impact StoryComment
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Autism mama’s, this one if for you🤍 Thank you Ashley Thompson for joining us and sharing your story on the Rising Above with Becky Davidson Podcast! 
Listen now wherever you stream podcast! 
#autism #autismparent #autismparenting
New episodes of one of your favorite podcasts are being recorded as we speak! Rising Above Dad’s podcast is coming back SOON. Send this to your favorite special needs dad and be on the look out for new releases! 🎉
Thank you to our title sponsors so far for our first annual Jeff Davidson Memorial Clay Shoot! Interested in becoming a sponsor with exclusive promotion at our event? Send us an email at schatman@risingaboveministries.org!
Introducing @mikaylakmckenzie to our speaker lineup at By The Brook 2026! It’s real and honest testimonies that help us be the moms and caregivers God has asked us to be. We’re so excited to hear her story. 

Give some love to Mikayla and
In Part 2 of Conversations with Catherine on Rising Above with Becky Davidson, Becky is joined
by special needs mom Mikayla McKenzie and trauma counselor Catherine for an honest
conversation about the hidden toll of caregiving. Together, they explore

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