ENDORSEMENTS
Tricia Lott Williford, also known as T. L. Heyer, Jason's collaborator and co-author on Down the Mountain.
"God is the author and perfecter of our faith, and He and Jason have been authoring this story since long before Jason hit the slopes for the first time."
Amy, Jason, and Tricia.
Douglas Sean O'Donnell, PhD, Senior VP Bible Editorial Crossway Books, author and editor of numerous books, including Daily Liturgy Devotional: 40 Days of Worship and Prayer.
"What an engaging and thought-provoking story of God’s kindness amid his bitter providence! I was moved to tears, challenged in my faith, and found moments of great comfort, hope, and joy reading through the pages of Jason’s pain. Join Dr. Kolb on the journey down (and up!) the mountain."
Douglas O’Donnell and Jason Kolb in the Wheaton College Crusaders 1993–94 team photo. (In the back row, Douglas is second from left and Jason is third from left.)
Jonathan D. Holmes, Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling and Visiting Faculty Member, CCEF.
"In these pages, Dr. Jason Kolb shares his harrowing story of skiing and suffering, but also draws the reader's gaze to the immutable truths and comforts of Christ. Readers from all walks of life will be engaged from page one until the end."
Knute Larson, Pastoral Coach and Pastor Emeritus, The Chapel in Akron.
"Instead of Why? Jason went to What? and How?
What? can our Savior do in and through me? And How? can I more than make it—flourish!—one day at a time? No question you will benefit."
Video from Pastor Larson.
Pastor Larson teaching on the 2022 Morningstar Ski Trip in Copper Mountain.
Mark Price, Four-Time NBA All-Star, 1st Team All-NBA Selection, and Two-Time 3-Point Shootout Champion.
"Jason and Amy Kolb have been close friends of ours for years. When Laura and I heard about the terrible skiing accident that Jason had, we were devastated. From the moment this happened, we have witnessed God’s grace in action through both Jason and Amy as we have been amazed at the peace, joy, and trust that has been evident in them as God has comforted, strengthened, and made His grace shine through this tragedy from Day One."
Video from Mark Price.
Jason, Amy, and Mark Price. (Amy nannied for Mark's family in college.)
Jason and Amy with Laura and Mark Price, as well as Laura's family.
"The story of what happened to Jason on the mountain that day and his family’s journey since then is a testimony to God’s amazing grace and love in the midst of even the most difficult circumstances. In Down the Mountain, we see Jason and Amy living out the truth of Romans 8:28: 'For God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.'"
Shane Kimbrough; Former NASA Astronaut; Colonel (Ret), U.S. Army.
"Down the Mountain will inspire and challenge you to realize that God’s grace truly is sufficient. Jason uses his tragic accident to share the peace that comes from having a deep faith."
Shane Kimbrough.
Donald A. Lichi, PhD, Psychologist, Vice President Emeritus of EMERGE Counseling Ministries in Akron, OH, and Co- Author of Broken Windows of the Soul (Moody Press).
"As Jason recovered consciousness after his skiing accident, he quickly diagnosed his condition due to years of training as an Emergency Room physician and then declared, 'His grace is sufficient for me.' His mouth declared what his heart was full of, a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ. I pray that Jason’s story, testimony, and faith will inspire you to be full of this kind of faith as you traverse the mountains of your own life."
