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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 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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Recent Entries by Kristi Overton-Johnson
  • Goose poop eatin' puppy

    Published 9:11 p.m. April 27, 2013

    How often during the day do our mouths spew out stinky, rotten words that cause us to choke and leave a stench for all to smell?

  • Know yourself, trust God

    Published 11:38 a.m. April 6, 2013

    Know yourself, child of God. Trust Him, and know that His purpose for you is much greater than your personal agenda and desires.

  • Seeking Christ in Prayer: Refined by fire

    Published 6:59 p.m. March 30, 2013

    If you want to pass through the refiner's fire, expect to feel the flames. Endure, and you'll emerge stronger and perfected.

  • Going green in the wrong place

    Published 7:49 p.m. January 24, 2013

    It's hard to be green, and unhealthy if you aren't a frog. But like a splotch of sin on the soul, it can be healed from within and without.

  • 2013: The year of adventure

    Published 5:50 p.m. December 31, 2012

    Like Bilbo Baggins, we can sit comfortably at home, or we can take a leap of faith and set out on an adventure. Choose the adventure!

  • After Newtown: Fighting through tragedy, conquering grief

    Published 1:08 p.m. December 19, 2012

    The loss of a child is a tragedy few of us can imagine, but after the shock and the grief, we have to live. Here's how some people have survived and triumphed in the face of impossible tragedy.

  • Overcoming discouragement, feeling like a king

    Published 8:40 p.m. December 15, 2012

    We all have good reasons not to succeed, or even to try. Victory is success in the face of challenges, and the inner voice telling us to quit can be the biggest challenge of all.

  • Victory in the rough

    Published 10:52 a.m. December 1, 2012

    If you always practice under perfect conditions, what happens when you have to compete in the real world?

  • Does God have a gift for you

    Published 3:14 p.m. November 17, 2012

    God wants us to be joyful, but in the midst of suffering, what do we have to rejoice about?

  • Overcoming fears and letting go: How to stop dangling

    Published 12:02 p.m. October 8, 2012

    Have you ever felt stuck in life or perhaps exhausted by your efforts? It just may be time to let go and move forward to victory.

  • Rest, peace and victory in the wilderness

    Published 12:05 p.m. September 17, 2012

    Do you ever find yourself facing something you thought you had overcome? Find three keys to victory that will lead you to rest and peace!

  • Watched by the Good Shepherd

    Published 2:13 p.m. September 1, 2012

    We are never alone, we are never without help. God will not forsake us, so we have nothing to fear.

  • Have a GOD day

    Published 5:23 p.m. August 25, 2012

    A good day is pleasurable, comfortable, enjoyable. And a God day?

  • Bloom where God has planted you

    Published 11:46 a.m. August 14, 2012

    We can make a world of difference every single day, wherever we are, as long as our heart, mind, and souls are in the right place — in line with the loving heart of God!

  • Love and service: God's will for our lives

    Published 9:48 p.m. July 30, 2012

    Does God have a plan for you? Yes, and it's remarkably simple.

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