Heather Dorniden was a standout runner for the University of Minnesota, favorited to take the conference 600-meter title. As expected, she took an early lead, but partway into the race, Heather’s feet tangled with another runner’s and she sprawled headfirst onto the track and skidded leaving marks across her stomach. Surely no one thought she could win the race.

But Heather didn’t stay down. She got back on her feet, now trailing a good 30 meters. Determined to finish her race, Heather started to run. Midway down the backstretch, she passed the first of the three runners in front of her. Cheers grew thunderous, urging her to do the impossible. Rounding the back corner on the final stretch, Heather hit a gear even she didn’t know she had, propelling her past another runner. With only one more to catch and a final lunge near the finish, Heather reclaimed the lead.

Comebacks are God's specialty. They give us hope, and hope makes our hearts beat strong.

Comebacks like Heather’s inspire us. They make us believe that no matter what our situation, it can turn around. But we aren’t the only ones who love a good comeback. God is the master of such stories. He authored the comeback of comebacks—the Savior who was crucified, got up from the grave, ascended to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

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