Author: Lori Schumaker

As a wife, mom, teacher, friend, and writer, my desire is to encourage others to seek hope. Pointing others to Jesus brings me joy. Writing about the hope of Jesus is my focus. It’s because of this that I am excited to welcome you as a friend as you struggle through brokenness, celebrate life’s joys, and grow to know Jesus more.
11 True Stories of Redeeming Love for When You Need Hope
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11 True Stories of Redeeming Love for When You Need Hope

The world cannot give us all that we need. Our hearts are made for more. Here are 11 true stories of redeeming love.

25 Bible Verses About Confidence That Will Help You Break Free of Insecurity
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25 Bible Verses About Confidence That Will Help You Break Free of Insecurity

Confidence is an essential quality for living a fulfilling life. It allows us to believe in ourselves and our abilities, to face challenges with courage, and to overcome obstacles. As Christians, our confidence comes not from ourselves, but from God. The 25 Bible verses about confidence listed below will help you love yourself God’s way…

Nothing Is Impossible With God but You Need to Remember THIS First!
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Nothing Is Impossible With God but You Need to Remember THIS First!

In the Bible we are told, “Nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37) These words are true and give us such hope. Yet, we may also wonder why our lives look as they do and if nothing is impossible with God, why is this bad thing happening? Nothing Is Impossible With God Is a Two-Part…

Are Your Negative Thoughts Self-Defeating? It’s Time to Stop Them Now!
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Are Your Negative Thoughts Self-Defeating? It’s Time to Stop Them Now!

Do negative thoughts run through your mind and lead you to self-defeating behaviors? If so, sadly, you are not alone. A negative thought life leads us along paths not meant for us to take. They result in a self-defeat by either over-compensating or under-compensating instead of living in the strength of God in us. They…

God Is Love: And Why That Makes all the Difference for You!
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God Is Love: And Why That Makes all the Difference for You!

With the last post, we started a 21-Day Challenge to find joy in God’s love. We explored God’s majesty — the way He creates as the Master Artist with astonishing detail and purpose. With this post, I want to look at how God is love. And how that truth makes His love radically different from…