RISE: What To Do When Hell Won't Back Off

by Debra Lynn Hayes

Overview

Are you ready to RISE? Have you ever felt life was against you?  If your answer is YES, then you're not alone. Author Debra Lynn Hayes can relate. 

This book is dedicated to the authors four sons who now live in heaven.  R-Randall  I-Isaac S-Stefan E-Ephraim 

Imagine experiecing the death of two infants, the death of your teenager, abortion and it's aftermath, broken engagements, the death of a parent, the death of a best friend, divorce, foreclosure, financial ruin, and injustice from the judicial system. These are just a few of the personal tragedies Debra has turned into triumph. 

Debra's touching, often humorous, down-to-earth real life story takes you on a journey through guilt, self-condemnation, and poor self-image. In the process she discovered peace, contentment, and forgiveness.

She exposes raw emotions most people are uncomfortable discussing while sharing four steps to move toward abundant living. These steps can be applied to the smallest disappointment or the greatest tragedy. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578575223
Publisher:	DebraLynn, LLC
Publication date:	09/06/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	454
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Debra is an author and speaker who understands that everyone's journey of healing is an individualized process. She leads and guides those who have experienced major tragedies, deep heartaches and mind altering disappointments. She believes each mourning or loss is unique and no one can "coach" you through that. But it is priceless to connect to someone who "gets it". Because of the loss of her four children, both parents, divorce, toxic relationships, and financial ruin she gets where you are. She knows first hand the numbing shock of tragedies and the times that followed navigating a new "normal". She knows what it is like to feel stuck and wishing the world would end. But she did not stay there....she got up and discovered what it takes to RISE above those circumstances trying to define her.

Table of Contents

"Author's NoteForewordIntroduction-WHAC A MOLE MOURNINGSPART ONEKNOCKED DOWN

1. A BEAUTIFUL BEGINNING-A THREAD OF LONELINESS2. THE BROTHER-I ALWAYS WANTED3. BROTHER #2-I NOTICED A MOTORCYCLE4. WAS UNLIKE HIM TO BE LATE-THEN THE PHONE CALL CAME5. COLLEGE-LET'S GO TO PLAN B6. BROKEN ENGAGEMENTS-TAKE IT ON THE RUN7. BIGGEST MISTAKE-OF MY LIFE8. MAYBE I NEEDED A CHILD-MAYBE HE NEEDED A MOM9. PRAY FOR US-BROTHER DOPEY10. TWO WEEKS FROM BEING DIAGNOSED-I SAID GOODBYE11. MY HEART MELTED-TO CALL HIM DADDY12 BEETLEJUICE-CLIMBED ABOARD13. HURTING PEOPLE-HURT PEOPLE14. DO I CHOOSE MY FIANCE'-OR CLEAN HAIR?15. IT HAPPENED ONE TIME-SHOCKED AND SCARED16. EPHRAIM IS ON THE WAY-APRIL 28, NOT A GOOD DAY17. TIME TO LAUGH-HERE COMES ISAAC18. HE PLANTED ETERNITY IN THE HUMAN HEART-I GET IT19. I JUST DID THAT?-I CUSSED OUT THE PASTOR?PART TWOCRAWLING

20. FOCUS YOUR SIGHT-GET SOME TRACTION21. FROM ANGER-TO MOTORCYCLES22. RIDING THROUGH CURVES-LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT HIM23. PERFECTLY NORMAL-A RESPONSIBLE NINETEEN-YEAR OLD

"24. JUMPED IN THE CONVERTIBLE-AND TOOK OFF25. GAVE CONSENT-DEPOSITED ANOTHER TREASURE IN HEAVEN26. FREEBIRD-BUT NOT THE 20 MINUTE VERSION27. TENNESSEE-PLACE OF MY BIRTH, PLACE OF MY DEATH28. NO TREE, NO TRAIN-BUT A BASKET OF LOVE29. BEST OF INTENTIONS-STILL CUT DEEP30. JUSTICE OR INJUSTICE SYSTEM?-WHAT A DISGRACE

31. WHO I NEEDED-EXACTLY WHEN I NEEDED HIM32. EMPTY ARMS SYNDROME-IT IS REAL33. GOD, I CAN'T TRUST MY HUSBAND-I DON'T EVEN LIKE YOU34. LIFE CAME FAST-AND WENT FULL CIRCLEPART THREESITTING

35. SITTING-NECESSARY, YET HAZARDOUS36. DAMMED UP EMOTIONS-FINALLY ESCAPED37. THAT LESSON-WAS STILL AHEAD38. MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD-WAS BIPOLAR39. DEAD END DISTRACTIONS-TIME TO ELIMINATE40. THE CALM-BEFORE ANOTHER STORM41. WHIRLWINDS-FROM EVERY DIRECTION42. SOMETIMES SALVATION-IS IN THE EYE OF THE STORM43. THE BLESSING TRAIN IS ON THE WAY-CHOO CHOO!!!!44. LIGHTEN MY LOAD?-PRIORITIZE AND PITCH45. DEBUNK THE LIES-JUST TALK TO HIM46. TURN NORTH-YOU'VE BEEN GOING IN CIRCLES LONG ENOUGH47. LET GO, LET GOD-BUT YOU'D BETTER TAKE AN AIR MATTRESS48. WAS I A FAILURE?-IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU LOOK AT IT. 49. OWN IT-AND LET IT GO50. THE ROAD-TO RISEPART FOURRISE

R - RELATIONSHIP NOT RELIGIONI - INTENTIONAL LIVINGS - SCRIPTURE FOR THE MOMENTE - ETERNITY 

 

 

Editorial Reviews

"Contrary to what societ tells us, real beauty is found on the inside first. Through the pages of RISE, you will see beauty rising from ashes. It is refreshing to see someone as genuine and willing to be exposed as Debra. The book is a must read" Lisa Moser, former Miss Ohio, Mrs. International and author of Miss Conception.

"A Great project with an incredible purpose behind it." Dr. Ben Lerner, New York Times Best Selling Author

"As relationship coaches and authors of Help, I'm Stuck ! Mistakes Christian Women Make When Pursuing Their Purpose we encourage women to seek their relationship with God first. In the book, RISE, Debra takes you on her journey of discovering God is FOR her and not AGAINST her. Regardless of any mistakes, God has a beautiful plan for your life. Debra exposes her struggles, doubts and fears as a platform for others to realte. Her passion in RISE is for others to find their own abundant life on earath while knowing if they have children living in heaven that through Jesus they can hold that child again." Dexter and Tiffany Godfrey

"The unfortunate reality is that at some point in our journey most of us will face the unwanted, unexpected challenges life can throw at us. Debra's personal journey is one that's had its share of those challenges. Her faith and endurance gives us practical, everyday encouragement, reminding us that we truely never fail if we refuse to quit." Gary Toney, Pastor Victory Life Church Lexington / Georgetown Kentucky

"When Debra first told me her story I felt in the depth of my soul that it was going to touch sooo many women and men. There are numerous peopel out there who NEED this open hones diary of her life co-mingled with her humor that those of us who know Debra LOVE. Working with post abortive wome has opened my eyes to the value and and healing RISE offers." Angela Dee , author of VOICELESS, SPENCER'S STORY

"Overcoming obstacles begins with the right attitude. In RISE, you will be moved and entertained as you follow Debra's determined attitude to rise above the many devastating events she faced. I was Debra's producer on television and saw first - hand how she navigates obstacles. She always had an incredible ability to re-adjust and see things differently when problems occured. Her "the show must go on" attitude was displayed not only in her work ethic but in her personal life. Her ability to see humor in situations is weaved throughout her personal stories in RISE. This book will encourage you to look about your own circumstances and find the strengrh to move forward." Chris Reddick Producer/Director VentureProductions TV

"The compassion and encouragement you wil find in RISE, are true expressions from the heart of a dear friend of mine. Debra was by our side after the tragic loss on my son-in-law. In this book, you will experience her passion to see people RISE above heartache and pain. Debra helped me as a mother and grandmother to show my daughter and precious grandchildren how to hold on to God's promise that would carry us when we didn't know how to face the net day. She encouraged myself and my husband to discover the strength to help our family. Debra taught us to get back up and RISE to the next chapter." Shirley Devers, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend.

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