RISE
by Kelvin B. Henry
You have been knocked down before. Maybe more than once. Maybe recently.
The weight of discouragement is real — the sting of a collapsed dream, the silence after a failure, the voice that whispers you are not enough, it is too late, your story is over. You know that voice. And if you are honest, you have believed it.
Rise Again is for the person who refuses to stay down.
Drawing from decades of leadership, ministry, and his own hard-won seasons of loss — including a cancer diagnosis, open-heart surgery, and the day a car shattered both of his legs — Kelvin Henry has built a framework that works in real life. Not a theory. Not a motivational program. A repeatable, God-anchored path for anyone ready to stop surviving and start rising.
The R.I.S.E. Framework — Recognize, Informed, Strength, Execute — gives you the language, the tools, and the courage to turn every setback into a setup for something greater.
You may feel despair. But you are not beyond repair.
Your rise starts now.
Kelvin Henry is an encourager at heart. He is also a seasoned Senior Manager with
extensive leadership and coaching experience across Fortune 25 companies, the U.S. Air Force, the ministry, and nonprofit board governance. Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Kelvin is a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team.
What readers are saying
“Kelvin Henry promises that this book, “Rise”, “gives you the language, the tools, and courage to turn every setback into a setup for something greater.” It delivers! His RISE framework is an excellent way to work through disappointments of any kind. More importantly, this book is written in an easily digestible style that lets you put it to use right away. And my favorite thing about Kelvin’s approach is that his advice is balanced. He doesn’t make overcoming setbacks sound unrealistically easy, but he doesn't make it sound impossibly hard either. I highly recommend this book!”
— Ellery Hunter
“RISE meets you exactly where you are. If discouragement has taken you down, whether from a setback, a career change, a loss, or the weight of leading on empty, this book gives you a way back. What sets it apart is that it is practical, not just inspirational. Kelvin walks you through a clear framework, RISE, that helps you recognize where you honestly are, learn from what you have been through, reconnect with your strength, and take real steps forward. And he writes from lived experience, so the wisdom actually lands. It is an easy, honest read with practical points you can apply right away. Check it out!”
— Eugene Gatewood
“RISE is one of those books that feels like a heartfelt conversation with a trusted friend. Through his practical and down-to-earth RISE framework, the author provides encouragement and actionable guidance for overcoming discouragement at its roots and moving forward with renewed purpose. One of my favorite lines is, “Sometimes the collapse of one dream clears the path for a greater one.” Don’t just read this book—apply its principles. It may be exactly what you need to begin to RISE again!”
— Christine K
“This book is motivational, inspirational and life shifting. Don’t give up, get back up.”
— Ray Robins
“This book is written to help you dismantle discouragement and rise again with clarity, confidence, and God-anchored strength. The reflective questions at the end of the chapters are not tasks to complete; they are conversations with your own heart. Don't overlook these. I liked that the author teaches how to use The Truth Replacement Exercise. There is a lot of depth to this book; it is easy to read and understand and will give you the tools needed to rise. Not just once. Rise again. And again. And again. Your RISE starts now.”
— Martha
“RISE: A Framework to Overcome Discouragement at Its Roots to Comeback with Purpose is an inspiring and practical book that offers hope for anyone facing discouragement or setbacks. Kelvin B. Henry shares a simple framework that encourages readers to overcome challenges, rebuild their confidence, and move forward with purpose. The book is easy to understand, filled with motivating insights, and reminds readers that setbacks don’t have to define their future. A great read for anyone looking for encouragement, personal growth, and a fresh perspective on life’s challenges.”
— Lindsey Zahnd
“This book honestly surprised me with how practical and encouraging it is. The author breaks down discouragement in a way that feels real and relatable, and the framework they share is simple but actually useful for getting unstuck and finding direction again. I liked how the examples felt genuine, and the tone stayed uplifting without being cheesy. It’s the kind of book that makes you pause, reflect, and feel like you actually can make a meaningful comeback in your life.”
— Tia Jones
“I picked this up after a devastating layoff felt like my story was over. Kelvin doesn't preach from a mountain; he writes from the trenches. Broken legs, open-heart surgery, cancer he's been flattened and got back up. His R.I.S.E. framework isn't fluff; it's battle-tested. I'm still rebuilding, but for the first time, I believe I can. This book is a hand reaching down.”
— Peggy
“A genuine leadership book with real stories and real action. Enjoyed the stories and lessons. Kelvin is the real deal… An amazing executive and an even better human being.”
— Mike Hibbs
“A very enjoyable book that lays out the framework for individuals to overcome any setbacks or challenges they may encounter. The book does not just give an individual examples or suggestions on how to overcome setbacks, it provides a process for You to trust. I highly recommend this book for individuals of all ages. Young readers of this book would benefit as they set out in life, certain to experience many setbacks. R.I.S.E. would give them confidence in rising from their falls.”
— James Lancaster
“Very uplifting book about discouragement and life sometimes letting you down but how to keep pulling yourself up. Really enjoyed!”
— Katie Wedding
“Thumbs up to this thought provoking framework book. This allows you to understand your discouragement and how to heal yourself to feel better. Mantras, real life scenarios. This is a great resource for self and for others who need a little hand up.”
— Haley Bezaire
More books by Kelvin B. Henry
RISE Workbook
A Framework to Overcome Discouragement at Its Roots to Comeback with Purpose
You have been knocked down before. Maybe more than once. Maybe recently.
Reading about the rise is one thing. Doing the work is another.
This is where RISE moves off the page and into your life. Every chapter of the book has a place here: questions that press past the easy answer, exercises that name what you have been avoiding, and room to write down the truth you have not said out loud yet.
Kelvin Henry knows the ground you are standing on. Decades of leadership and ministry, a cancer diagnosis, open-heart surgery, and the day a car shattered both of his legs taught him something he could not have learned any other way. Rising is not a feeling that arrives. It is a practice you build.
The R.I.S.E. Framework (Recognize, Informed, Strength, Execute) gives you the structure. This workbook gives you the reps.
Use it alone. Use it with your small group, your team, your mentor, or the friend who is sitting exactly where you were a year ago.
You may feel despair. But you are not beyond repair.
Fill these pages. Then rise.
Kelvin Henry is an encourager at heart. He is also a seasoned Senior Manager with extensive leadership and coaching experience across Fortune 25 companies, the U.S. Air Force, the ministry, and nonprofit board governance. Beyond his corporate accomplishments, Kelvin is a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team