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Kristi’s passion to encourage the weary and broken-hearted has increased. With her column she hopes to expand her message of hope. "I have seen first-hand the impact a word of encouragement can have in the life of an individual," she writes.

 

"There is tremendous power in reminding people that they are special, their life has purpose and that there is hope no matter how grim the situation may seem. It is my heart’s desire to encourage people through activities like water sports, through my passions of writing and speaking, and through the act of love."
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  • There are many voices calling out to us every day of our life. Whose voice are you listening to? Photo: Photo: Nautique

    God's faith in us: You can do it, baby!

    There are many voices calling out to us every day of our life. Whose voice are you listening to? Published 9:54 a.m. February 22, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Our attitudes, thought patterns, and words can stop the power of God and His flow of blessings. We can't be pitiful and expect to be powerful at the same time!

    You can't be pitiful and powerful

    Our attitudes, thought patterns, and words can stop the power of God and His flow of blessings. We can't be pitiful and expect to be powerful at the same time! Published 8:00 p.m. February 12, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Outward appearance is of little value if the inner man is empty and void of life. Are you strong to the core? Are our leaders able to bring stability?

    Is your core strong enough to support your life?

    Outward appearance is of little value if the inner man is empty and void of life. Are you strong to the core? Are our leaders able to bring stability? Published 9:20 a.m. February 6, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Ever feel like you are stuck in life? It's time to step out of the things that hold us back and soar to victory.

    It's time to soar

    Ever feel like you are stuck in life? It's time to step out of the things that hold us back and soar to victory. Published 10:24 a.m. January 31, 2012 - Comments

     
  • A simple act of kindness can encourage a person to keep moving forward. Be willing to stop in your tracks and bless someone today...you'll be blessed in the process.

    Turn that cart around!

    A simple act of kindness can encourage a person to keep moving forward. Be willing to stop in your tracks and bless someone today...you'll be blessed in the process. Published 1:55 p.m. January 26, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Life often brings rough waters and obstacles. Fortunately, we don't need

    Victory through the choppy waters of life

    Life often brings rough waters and obstacles. Fortunately, we don't need "calm water" to have an incredible journey. In fact, it is victory over the bumps that makes life worth living! Published 9:03 p.m. January 18, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Protecting ourselves from distractions will keep our feet going in the right path!

    It's time to move forward! Keeping your eyes on faith's path

    Protecting ourselves from distractions will keep our feet going in the right path! Published 12:50 p.m. January 11, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Now is the time to move forward in your life towards your victory. Why wait?

    It's time for change in 2012: Accepting God's plan

    Now is the time to move forward in your life towards your victory. Why wait? Published 11:38 a.m. January 6, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Life can often give you more than you think you can handle! When our ministry received large furniture donations, I learned a great life lesson from a little dolly and a little girl.

    How a small group of volunteers can change the world

    Life can often give you more than you think you can handle! When our ministry received large furniture donations, I learned a great life lesson from a little dolly and a little girl. Published 11:19 p.m. December 27, 2011 - Comments

     
  • Life can sometimes bring us into unfamiliar waters. Kristi Overton Johnson shares how she is able to rest in the deepest of waters and enjoy the ride!

    Coping during the holidays: Learning to tread emotional waters

    Life can sometimes bring us into unfamiliar waters. Kristi Overton Johnson shares how she is able to rest in the deepest of waters and enjoy the ride! Published 1:44 p.m. December 25, 2011 - Comments

     
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Kristi Overton-Johnson

 

As a professional water skier for over 20 years and the World Record Holder in women’s slalom from 1992-2010, Kristi Overton Johnson has taken to the waters of the world with passion and perseverance. Kristi began her waterskiing career ...
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As a professional water skier for over 20 years and the World Record Holder in women’s slalom from 1992-2010, Kristi Overton Johnson has taken to the waters of the world with passion and perseverance. Kristi began her waterskiing career at the age of 4 and turned professional at 13. For 15 years, Kristi dominated women’s slalom, accumulating 80 professional wins and capturing more number one world rankings than any other female skier in history.
Before retiring from professional sports, Kristi founded a non-profit water sports ministry In His Wakes. Since its inception, In His Wakes has touched the lives of over 10,000 at-risk youth across the nation and internationally. This unique ministry brings hope, healing and encouragement through the avenue of water sports and through the message of God's love.
For years, Kristi has travelled nationally and internationally as a faith-based motivational speaker encouraging people through her life experiences as an athlete, wife, mother and ministry leader. Kristi also ministers through song and through her gift as a writer. In Running the Course, her first book, she wrote about her experiences as a top professional athlete and how through faith she found purpose for her life. 
Although Kristi is committed to helping others achieve their God-given destinies, she realizes that her first priority is her family. Kristi has been married to best friend Tim Johnson since 1994. Tim and Kristi have three children, the youngest of which were both adopted from Russia in 2004. They reside in North Florida where they raise their family and serve their community through Kristi Overton Johnson Ministries. 

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