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.
Finding Hope in Failure: 7 Uplifting Bible Verses to Find Strength in Failure
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Finding Hope in Failure: 7 Uplifting Bible Verses to Find Strength in Failure

Have you ever felt like a failure and wondered how to move forward without self-condemnation? If so, you’re not alone. Many people in the Bible struggled with failure, including Moses, who was called by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. In fact, God gives us many grace-filled and power-packed Bible verses…

How to Love Yourself God’s Way: Biblical Affirmations Inspired by Jesus
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How to Love Yourself God’s Way: Biblical Affirmations Inspired by Jesus

Biblical affirmations are different than positive affirmations. Biblical affirmations hold the key to loving yourself in a way that lasts and withstands life’s challenges but also in a way that honors God. In this new series that explores what it looks like to self-affirm in a Godly way, we will learn to love ourselves despite…

Embrace the Joy: 25 Bible Verses for Christmas
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Embrace the Joy: 25 Bible Verses for Christmas

There is no better place to find the true meaning of Christmas than in the pages of our Bibles. Find joy this season with these 25 Bible verses for Christmas! They are a friendly tap on the shoulder, inviting us to delve deeper into the true essence of this time of the year.  Embrace the…

Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful
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Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Make the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful

Are you longing to ditch the overwhelm and make your holidays less hectic? Would you like to make them more meaningful? Filled with more moments of hope? Making the Holidays Less Hectic and More Meaningful Hope. A small but exquisite word. One that changes lives. As I walked into the store I couldn’t miss it….

A Prayer for Our Children to Follow Jesus
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A Prayer for Our Children to Follow Jesus

Parenting involves many aspects, but the single most vital thing we can do for our children is to pray for them to follow Jesus. When they love and follow Him, everything else will naturally fall into place. Following Jesus A Journey to Following Jesus Years ago, I wrote a post about my oldest son. I…

Experience Christmas Joy Again: 7 Simple Steps to Reignite Your Spark
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Experience Christmas Joy Again: 7 Simple Steps to Reignite Your Spark

Christmas should be a time of joy! But there are often hard circumstances that steal our Christmas joy. These 7 tips will help you focus on Christ and rediscover your joy this Christmas!