Posts Tagged ‘Spring 2013 Issue’
PGA Golfers
FAITH ON TOUR: The PGA Guys that Play and Pray Situated atop cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, some of the greatest golfers in the world gather at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. Each year these decorated players take to the fairway in hopes of winning the Farmers Insurance Open. But titles, cash, and…
Read MoreOz: The Great and Powerful Movie Cast
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Written by Kelli Gillespie Most people are familiar with the Wizard of Oz… the iconic yellow brick road and ruby slippers… but what about how the Wizard came to be the leader of the land? Disney’s movie focuses on the enchanted ruler, and Risen caught up with its cast to…
Read MoreSnitch Movie’s Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson: His Dad, Decisions, and the Dangerous Drug World Written by Kelli Gillespie Inspired by true events, Dwayne Johnson’s film Snitch shows the length a father will go to for his son after his son gets set up and imprisoned when a drug deal goes wrong. Johnson shares with Risen about his own father’s…
Read MoreDove Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Cheri Keaggy
Cheri Keaggy: Life’s Journey is Expressed Through Her Music Written by Samantha Baer Eight albums, nine number one songs, three Dove Award nominations and one win. That’s been the journey for singer-songwriter Cheri Keaggy, who has come a long way from her worship leading days at a small southern California church. But the thing that…
Read MoreProfessional Soccer Player Aaron Tredway
Spreading Hope Through Soccer: Aaron Tredway Written by Henry Ortlip Aaron Tredway was a typical kid with hopes to become a professional athlete. Little did he know that not only would he achieve his dream of playing pro soccer, but the story wouldn’t end there. Tredway’s commitment to Jesus Christ didn’t change his profession, but…
Read MoreBest-selling author Lisa Nichols
Filled with Gratitude and Humility, Lisa Nichols Serves from Her Abundance to Motivate the Masses Written by Nikki Jimenez Best-selling author Lisa Nichols believes that every minute of every day, people have the opportunity to choose to be powerful, to be good, and to choose humility, fearlessness, courage, and greatness. Through her own life’s obstacles,…
Read MorePlanetshakers Band
Planetshakers: The Heart Inside This Australian Band Written by Kelli Gillespie Husband and wife team, Russell and Sam Evans, founded Planetshakers band with a passion to unite generations worldwide through worship. Both pastors at Planetshakers City Church in Melbourne Australia, the vision started with a 300-person conference in 1997 and has grown into tens-of-thousands of…
Read MorePower Evangelist Robby Dawkins
Healing, Heaven, and Spiritual Warfare: Robby Dawkins on the Power of Prayer Written by Shelley Barski The Furious Love trilogy has taken the world by storm. These now beloved documentaries explore the mysteries of God and show what love can do in even the darkest corners of the earth. Pastor and power evangelist, Robby Dawkins…
Read MoreSurvivor, The Voice, and Shark Tank Producer Mark Burnett and Roma Downey
Making the Bible A Reality: Mark Burnett and Roma Downey Written by Mei Ling Starkey What do you get when you combine Mark Burnett, producer of Survivor, The Voice, Shark Tank and other successful reality TV shows with actress, Roma Downey of Touched by an Angel? The answer: an extremely talented married couple passionate about…
Read MoreSurfing Sensation Rick Takahashi
Surfing & Serving Others: Rick Takahashi Written by Mei Ling Starkey Surfing sensation Rick Takahashi holds seven national titles, he helped Team USA win a silver medal for surfing, and recently took sixth place in the world. But he doesn’t just stand on the podium; he takes that platform and uses it to help others.…
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