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5 Things Adoption Taught Me about Fighting Fiercely
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5 Things Adoption Taught Me about Fighting Fiercely

Fighting Fiercely I remember the day I first saw her face. The big brown eyes, the curly black ringlets of hair around her head, and the smile sprawling across her tiny face. Something about her spoke straight to my heart. In that moment I knew she was ours.  The Holy Spirit moved as I’d never…

11 Matters of the Heart That Simplify Motherhood
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11 Matters of the Heart That Simplify Motherhood

Motherhood. Like the wires and cables found behind most electronic devices, it can feel sprawling, confusing, and tangled. Our world throws information at us moment by moment. As mothers, we are inundated with parenting wisdom, advice, ideas, and sadly, comparisons. We feel overwhelmed and exhausted. But does it have to be this way? I don’t…

6 Ways to Trade Defeat for Triumph Even When You Are Sick
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6 Ways to Trade Defeat for Triumph Even When You Are Sick

There’s something about the elevated heart, the pounding feet, the sweat, and the tired muscles. There’s something about the burst of power. It’s an unmatched awareness of our bodies. An unbridled freedom. Shedding of all encumbrances with no room for defeat. Only triumph. Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses…

Thankful for the Miracle of Adoption
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Thankful for the Miracle of Adoption

This month is National Adoption Month. As many of you know, we are an adoptive family. Our youngest,  Selah, was adopted in April of 2011 when she was just two months short of 5 years old. Adoption is a gift – a miracle of God’s unfailing love. A love we are humbled by and thankful for. So, on this day before Thanksgiving, I want to give tribute to God, adoption, and family.
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About Lori Schumaker

About Lori Schumaker

Thank you for joining me here. This is where I hope to do something worthwhile. Something meaningful. A chance to help you have a deeper encounter with the One who gives us hope, makes us whole, and sets us free. I pray that as you spend time here, you will feel more equipped, encouraged, and…