Could you use a mindset reset? Gratitude is a powerful force for good in our lives and the lives of others. Both God and science have shown us the necessity of gratitude to live life to its fullest. Join me for this free 21-Day Biblical Gratitude Challenge! Filled with Bible verses, printable Scripture cards, devotions, an Action Chart, and printable journal pages — this challenge is sure to strengthen your gratitude muscle and improve your life!

Breathe. Relax. Be Grateful. Empower Your Life One Day at a Time.

Do you find yourself in a slump of negativity, unhappiness, and unfulfillment? Gratitude is proven to improve quality of life. But long before it was proven scientifically, God told His people gratitude was necessary for hope-filled Christian living. And that’s why His way to gratitude is the best way to gratitude. So, why not try this 21-Day Biblical Gratitude Challenge? It’s simple, fun, and free. I’ll send you weekly devotions, twenty-one printable Bible verse cards, and a chart to challenge you with actionable gratitude each day.

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Meet Lori

I am a wife, as well as a biological, adoptive, and special needs mom who loves my crew to the moon and back — too much at times! I also love Jesus like crazy, so it makes sense that I love to write, speak, and teach others about Him, His character, and His love for us.

My heart aches when I see untapped potential. The kind meant to do remarkable things, but get buried beneath stuff like fear, shame, and insecurity because of lies planted within our minds. I lived that way for too long. I saw myself as the reflection of my mistakes — my brokenness — and the labels of the world. It was a long time before I finally saw myself in the reflection of my Savior and began to fully live.

Today I know God’s love in a whole new way. A life-changing way. And I am honored to help you discover His love in that same kind of way. Join me here as we navigate life as women, wives, mothers, daughters, and friends. I’ll share my struggles and strategies while we hold tight to Jesus along the way.

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I can’t stop what the world throws at you, but I do have a little something to help you put a stop to the fading of your hope and joy. It’s a free 5-Day Hope Toolkit that will put your focus back on what’s most important. It will give you information that is positive and life-giving. And it will help you implement daily habits that will drown out the negative noise and fill your hope tank back up.

When your reservoir of joy and hope is depleted, you need to begin looking in the right places. Each day, we are bombarded with negative news. With this free 5-Day Hope Toolkit, you will learn how to implement strategies to refill that reservoir and live with HOPE! #hope #joy #wordofgod #prayingscripture #bibleverses #livewithhope #christianliving #toolkit #freeprintable #learntopray #prayer #selftalk
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Know Who You Are

But Even More Importantly, Know Whose you are

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Welcome! I am so glad you are here!

If you’ve never been to church before, or if you have and it left you feeling confused and unhappy, or if you just want to be challenged spiritually and grow closer to the heart of God, I want to help you do that.

The world is a difficult place. It’s unsteady at its best and often gives us an angry lopsided destructive view of who we are. It isn’t a place we can look to for belonging or worth. But Jesus is. His steady and redemptive love for us gives us the hope we need. We can look to Him for our reflection of belonging and worth. When we do we discover how marvelous and wonderful we really are!

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What Others Have to Say

Lori is a beautiful representation of God’s love. She speaks straight to the heart of women. Her vulnerability with her journey with women is what leaves those who hear her speak transformed and not alone in their circumstances. Lori knows and understands the struggles and joys of being a wife, mother, and woman in today’s society and she provides biblical truth to the world’s pressures and identities. She knows who God is and her passion to let women truly understand their identity in Christ is encouraging. Lori is a writer and speaker that does not shy away from sharing the hard questions and insecurities women struggle with. Lori breathes life into the truths of who we are in Christ anytime she writes or speaks.
Summer Knight
Assistant Campus Pastor – Central Christian Church
Lori is a gifted communicator for large or small groups. Her warmth, authenticity, and passion for Jesus and His transforming power in her life will inspire and encourage you. When she spoke to a group of writers at my retreat, her knowledge and practical how-to’s simplified the seemingly impossible for participants and gave us all hands-on hope.
Kathe Wunnenberg
Author, Speaker, Founder/President of Hopelifters Unlimited
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Lori Schumaker speak at multiple women’s events. Her joyful and loving nature makes women feel at ease when they hear her speak on various topics. She is an authentic speaker who knows the hearts of women. Lori isn’t shy when speaking about God’s truths. She truly understands the power of Jesus’ redemption in all of our stories and uses those stories to further the kingdom. Her personal story is very powerful and is a blessing to anyone who gets to hear it. She teaches on God’s freedom in a world that tries to keep us captive.
Aubrey Mass
Youth Pastor
If you are looking for someone to speak AT you, Lori is probably not the right fit. But, if you are looking for someone that will come on stage, step into your meeting, event or conference and have an honest conversation with you, who will draw you in like you have been friends for years, share her life, the Truth of God’s Word in an honest and vulnerable way, and allow you to see the love and faithfulness of Jesus Christ, well, then, Lori Schumaker is it!
I had the opportunity to share the stage with Lori at an Aspire Women’s Event. I was blessed and ministered to. She simply is who she is and reminds us to embrace the beautiful mess that we are and simply come to the Lord and allow Him to refresh us, heal us, and be made new.
Mia Koehne
Singer, Songwriter and Co-Founder/ Host and Worship leader of the Aspire Women’s Event Tour
Lori is a wonderful communicator with a tender teacher’s heart. Her desire is to instill the hope and the love of God in those who are hurting or lost. When Lori speaks you sense that she’s been there – in the struggle. She gets it and she wants to come alongside you and encourage you through your journey. Lori has overcome much and the joy of the Lord has truly been her strength.
She thoughtfully shares her life experiences, engaging her audiences with humor and authenticity. Her compassion is boundless and through her words, the depth of her faith flows effortlessly to touch those in the room. After hearing Lori speak, you will walk away refreshed and encouraged in God’s love for you and hope for tomorrow — for her words comfort those with the comfort she has been given.
Alisha Robinson
Communications Specialist, Event Attendee
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