Have you ever known the pain and disappointment of a shattered dream, a hope deferred, a vision put on hold? Maybe you started out with a dream in your heart, but it got buried beneath the rubble of life’s challenges. Perhaps life took some unexpected turns and threw you off course. Know you are not alone. Dream Chasers follows the lives of nine ordinary people who overcame great hardship in pursuing their God-given dreams. In doing so, they became resilient in their faith. As you read their stories you will be inspired and find new strength to overcome the difficulties you are facing in your own journey of following the dreams God has placed in your heart.
“You can’t help but be inspired as you read the stories of the trials and victories of some of my personal heroes” Bill Johnson, author and pastor of Bethel Church
“Dream Chasers is an exploration of raw human experience, an invitation to look through the eyes of another’s story and back at our own.” William Paul Young, author of The Shack
“If you have a dream inside of you and want to know how to make your dream a reality, you must read this book.” Les Brown, author of Live Your Dreams
“This is an encouraging book. As you chase the dream in your life and overcome the challenges on your way, you will be fulfilled.” Loren Cunningham, founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM)
“This is a book about getting up when life knocks you down. It is a book that must be read.” Canon Andrew White, Vicar Emeritus of Baghdad
Uta Schmidt is the owner of Dream Chasers Approach, a leadership training program that equips ordinary people to pursue their God-given dreams. She has worked internationally with people from all walks of life to help them discover their dreams and overcome the obstacles on the way to walking out their destiny. She was employed as a University instructor in the Netherlands before moving back to Germany, where she trains young people to make a difference and impact society.
Great read with lots of insights from the heart of amazing Christian leaders. It's really helpful to know you are not the only one facing difficulties, hardship, losses and disappointments. Many times we think people who have accomplished most of their dreams had everything going for them, but this book touched me because I get a glimpse into the hearts of some amazing leaders and learn about the struggles they have been through. I find myself in situations where I remember what some of them have done to navigate a tough situation and apply it in my own life. That's been a game changer. If you want to learn how to deal with the contradictions in your life and pick up your dreams again this is a definite recommendation. The life stories have inspired me with hope and courage to continue to pursue my dreams.