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In 2004, 8-year-old Gabby Douglas began her quest for the Olympics when she enrolled at a gymnastics training facility in Virginia. Eight years later, as a member of the U.S. gymnastics team competing in the 2012 Olympics, Gabby made history winning two gold medals, and became an overnight global superstar. Now, she’s inspiring other young people to follow their dreams.

It’s been nearly 60 years since 17-year-old Stanley Black took the gospel to the streets, hospitals and jungles of Costa Rica. Today, at age 76, Stanley is still going strong and helping to change the world, one anointed word at a time, as he travels with and provides Spanish interpretation for Kenneth Copeland.

In spite of financial and marital struggles, Natalie Hawkins encouraged her children to pursue their dreams. That commitment took an unprecedented level of determination and sacrifice when her youngest daughter aspired to compete in the 2012 Olympics. But it was worth it all, when Gabby Douglas made history as the first African American to win multiple gold medals in gymnastics.

When you’re going through a fiery test or trial, feed on the Word, and you’ll be well on your way to walking in victory.

At 38, Jon Ponder faced 23 years in federal prison. Addicted to multiple drugs, including heroin and cocaine, he was full of rage and prone to violence. Then in solitary confinement, Jon met Jesus and his life was forever changed.

As a child growing up in Juárez, Mexico, Sergio Alvarado watched helplessly as his alcoholic father abandoned the family and his heroin-addicted mother turned to prostitution. After she died, Sergio spent the next 20 years battling his own drug and alcohol addictions. Then he met Yvette, who introduced him to a better way of life through Jesus Christ.