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Stop letting fears, pressures, comparisons, or the struggles of your past rob you of a joy-filled life.

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You Are Loved: Now and Forever E-Book

Surrendered Hearts: An Adoption Story of Love, Loss, and Learning to Trust by Lori Schumaker #SurrenderedHeartsBook #adoption

Surrendered Hearts Book

Discovering My Identity In Christ Workbook

Grab Your Free Hope Toolkit

I can’t stop what the world throws at you, but I do have a little something to help you put a stop to fading 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.
  • help you implement daily habits to drown out the negative noise and refill your hope tank.
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Unveiling Hope Retreat Spring 2025 hosted by Lori Schumaker

Topics

How Can I Help You?

Prayer and Bible Verses

God’s Love and Your Identity

Parenting Bravely

Trusting God and
Living Surrendered

Living Confidently and Moving Forward in Life

Conquering Fear, Anxiety, and Hopelessness

Grow in Faith and Unveil YOUR Hope!

Discover tools to help you break free of insecurity, grow in faith, grasp the depth of God’s love, and live life to its fullest. Unveil your hope and face your challenges with courage. Subscribers get full access to the Library of Hope which is filled with encouraging resources and learning tools. Join me today!

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!

Do you find yourself in a slump of negativity, unhappiness, and feeling unfulfilled?

Gratitude is proven to improve quality of life. But long before it was proven scientifically, God told His people that gratitude was necessary for hope, joy, and peace-filled Christian living. And that’s why His way to gratitude is the best way to gratitude.

Try this simple, fun, and free 21-Day Biblical Gratitude Challenge! I’ll send you:

  • weekly devotions
  • daily journal page
  • 21 printable Bible verse cards
  • a chart to challenge you with actionable gratitude each day
Yes! I want to find out more about this FREE Gratitude Challenge!

About the Author

Lori Schumaker and family 2024

Hi! I’m Lori

I am a wife and a biological, adoptive, and special needs mom who loves Jesus and the people He has given me while I’m here on earth.

My heart aches when I see lives meant for purpose buried beneath stuff like fear, shame, and insecurity. I lived that way for too long. Insecurity kept me from living free until I finally saw myself in the reflection of my Savior. Because of this, I can’t help but write, speak, and teach about Him, His character, His glory, and His everlasting-life-changing love for us.

That’s why I created this website and do what I do. I know God has joy, peace, and hope for you. I want to help you find it. I will give you Biblical insight, practical steps, and encouragement to break free of insecurity by knowing God and His love more.

See how I can help you!
Know Who You Are

But Even More Importantly, Know Whose you are

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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