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This morning we celebrate Easter - the morning tha This morning we celebrate Easter - the morning that changed everything! ✝️🙌

The night before, as darkness settled, all hope seemed lost. Dreams were crushed and grief threatened to steal all joy. 

The thought of living without His light - His wisdom - His hope was unbearable. But it had been two days now. It was obvious Jesus was gone. 

But was it? 

You see, Jesus takes the obvious and turns it upside down. He’s the God of miracles - our Redeemer - our eternal Hope. 

No, death did not conquer Jesus. He was the one who came out victorious. On the third day Jesus rose from the dead! 

He suffered for us ... because He thinks we were worth it. Every single one of us - shortcomings and all. And He put satan under His feet to settle any questions about who is greatest of them all. 

Friend, He’s the God we can trust. The Savior who redeems. 

Yes, our Redeemer lives! 
He lives to save us from the darkness of this world. 
He lives to give us hope when all hope seems lost. 
To replace grief with joy. 
Anxiety with peace. 
Defeat with victory. 
And to replace the broken identity given to us by the world and those in it, with an identity as a chosen, and forever cherished child of God.

So, this Easter, remember what He did for you out of His unfailing love. Then lean in and choose to trust Him. 

It’s a new morning with new hope. Let it be the word reminding you of His unfailing love. 

Happy Easter from the Schumakers! Praying an abundance of blessings for each of you! ❤️

#easterblessings #myredeemerlives #psalm143v8 #eastersunday2021 #hehasrisen✝️ #hehasrisen #beautyforashes #godsunfailinglove #jesusislord #conqueredthegrave #trustinthelord
Being a serious athlete isn’t an easy road. When Being a serious athlete isn’t an easy road. When you have that God-given passion for it, though, it’s worth it. 

Landon’s body took a beating over the last year and tomorrow he has ankle surgery. I’m so proud of the way he’s handled the adversity. With each injury, he worked to get himself back on the court. His hunger for competition and love of the game never wavered. A concussion, 8 stitches, lower back problems, 4 ankle sprains and ligament tears, and of course the yucky old c19 - was enough to make a kid dread getting back out there. But not him. 

And now the surgery. When you are 16, having to sit out for 3+ months can seem like the end of the world. Especially when it means no #aau season after none last year due to the pandemic. But he knows that God’s got him and his story. He’s focusing on the future and a cool new ankle that is supposed to be way stronger than his pre-injured original one. It’s called an #internalbrace and has drastically improved the outlook for these kinds injuries. I told him he will be like the bionic man/six million dollar man- only he didn’t know who that is because I’m that old! 😀

If you are a praying kind of person, would you take a minute to pray his surgery and recovery go well? That he continues to give what he cannot control over to God and trust in the story God has faithfully planned for him? 

🙏♥️ #thankyou ❤️🙏

#anklesurgery #fortheloveofthegame #basketballplayer #bionicman #sixmilliondollarman #myboy❤️ #athletesneverstop @azcompassprephoops @azcompassprepgreen @fighting_the_good_fight_4_7
They say raising children isn’t for the faint of They say raising children isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s a messy, beautiful kind of battle that takes intentional choices, lots of hard work, and endless hours on our knees in prayer. 

But what if life just isn’t fair right now? What if the fatigue is so intense that the hard work isn’t possible? Or, what if you feel as though it’s too late to be the parent you now want to be?

May I share a powerful word of hope with you? 

Friend, it’s never too late! Repeat this to yourself ... IT US NEVER TOO LATE FOR GOD! 

God makes beauty from ashes. He redeems what has been stolen. He multiplies, makes new, and brings life to what appears dead 

God has given us the gift of prayer...of a one-on-one relationship with Him. Our time in prayer for our children is the most valuable time we have. 

It doesn’t take wealth or health. Education or influence. It only takes a willing parent who trusts God to do the best, and even the miraculous, for their children. 

So, let’s start right here, right now ...

Dear Jesus, 
I’m in awe of how marvelously You created my children. You could have chosen anyone to be their parent, yet You chose me and will therefore equip me to do this good work. 

Lord, I fall short in so many ways. Please be my strength when I am weak. My wisdom and patience when I’m overwhelmed. And Father, please be the teacher when I’m not sure how to direct my children down the right path. 

God, fill in any gaps I’ve left and redeem the mistakes I’ve made. Bring new life to any dry bone in my child’s spirit. Give them eyes to see your character, your steadfastness, and your all encompassing love. 

Thank You, Jesus, for Your mercy and grace. You are the God of wonders ... I surrender my every heartbeat to You alone. 

In Jesus’ name, I pray. #amen 

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Maybe you’ve been hurt ... betrayed ... let down Maybe you’ve been hurt ... betrayed ... let down by others. Then, somewhere in the middle of the anger and heartache, you began to see God differently. 

Maybe your view of Him was created by your first-hand view of betrayal. 

Because what we can’t see is hard to believe. So, when we see ugly, we attach that attribute to God. 

But that’s what faith is. It’s reading the pages within our Bibles and choosing to belive their Truth over the ugliness of sin in this world. 

God’s character infinitely exceeds human character. 

Friend, He is a God you can trust ... a God who receives you with arms wide open. 

I don’t know who needs this prayer tonight. But I believe someone does. ❤️

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You are an awesome God. Your character is above all others. Forgive me for forgetting to place your power and character far above the power and character of humans - of the people in my life. 

It couldn’t be further from the truth. Your love is honest, true, pure, unfailing, unconditional, and without fault. It is the love my soul longs for. 

Lord, help me soak in Your truths. ⠀
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Open my eyes and my mind to the beauty of You through Your Words. Give me an insatiable thirst for your Word. Oh, that I would read the Bible and never grow weary of it! ⠀
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I want to grow closer to You and experience the fullness of your love so that I may, in turn, overflow that love into the world.

In Jesus’ name I pray. ⠀
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He amazes me every single day! 19 years ago he cha He amazes me every single day! 19 years ago he changed me. He opened my heart to a love so fierce - one beyond what I could have ever wrapped my mind around. A parent’s love is different because it is more selfless, unconditional, and bursting with pride than any other love on this side of Heaven.

Watching him grow into a man is a priceless gift. I’m excited to see all he will accomplish. And forever I pray he continues knowing, loving, and following Jesus all the days of his life. 

For the mama or daddy who is overwhelmed and exhausted because your little ones never stop ... The days are often so so long. But the years are even shorter. Soak in the moments. Hug your babies tight. Rock them to sleep a little longer because one day you will blink and those babies will be young men and women. ❤️

Happy Birthday @_schuz_ 🎊🎂♥️ I’m so glad God gave me you! I love you so very very much and am so proud of you!

“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

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Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite guy ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite guy ❤️ You have the key to my heart forever and a day! 

I’m so glad God gave me you to keep me steady, make me laugh, and build this beautiful chaos together that we call life. 😍🤪@bryanschumaker 

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I love Valentine’s Day. An opportunity to share I love Valentine’s Day. An opportunity to share a little extra love with the world is my perfect cup of tea ❤️ 

But I also realize that sentiment isn’t felt by everyone.  Sadly, we all have scars and stories that have wound us along some pretty complicated roads. 

If today is a hard day for you, I want to remind you of the one Truth more important than anything other. 🗣

You are loved. ♥️ 
Yes. You are. 
Even more than to the moon and back. 

Maybe someone has let you down. Betrayed you. Or they are no longer here with you. And your feelings want you to believe you are alone ... and unloved. 

Friend, it’s not the truth. Contrary to popular opinion, our feelings lead us astray and, yes, lie to us. ❌

The Truth is that God loves you so much He died for you! He calls you HIS and created you in His image. He says you are quite marvelous and He delights in you. He is a mighty warrior that will save you. 

He’s not going to fall short because He is not human. He can’t lie. And He will never leave you. ✝️
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What if there was a devotional and journal that he What if there was a devotional and journal that helped us talk to our kids about equality? 

What if there was an easy way to start these conversations, journal through what the Bible says on the topic, and watch our family grow in their knowledge about such issues?

Well, there is! 🙌

A project that I contributed to just released a 16-week devotional and journal that does just that. 

Equality: Created Equal in His Image

This devotional and journal is a resource for ushering our families into conversations about equality and diversity. 

Each week has a devotion related to equality, diversity, adoption, discrimination, and many more subjects, with journal pages for discussion, prayer requests, confessions, and reflection.

I was honored to be a part of this book because I believe these are conversations every family needs to have. And because I know our God calls us all His family, His Word is the authority we need to turn to in order to get our hearts right. 

You can get your copy now on Amazon! 🙌🙌🙌 I just updated my #linkinbio so just click on it and you will find it! 

#newbook #devotionaljournal #familydevotional #equality #equalitymatters #equalinhiseyes #devotable #devotableapp #authorsofinstagram #faithauthors #christianliving #christianfamilies #newdevotional #intheword #jesusfirst 

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My sweet guy had a birthday yesterday! Even thou My sweet guy had a birthday yesterday! 

Even though it wasn’t the celebration I’d have loved for him, I do believe he knows how very loved, appreciated, and respected he is by the kids and me. We are blessed beyond measure that God gave us him. ❤️ I look forward to celebrating many many MANY more together @bryanschumaker 🎊😍🎂

(But really, couldn’t the #chiefs  have come through for him? 🤷‍♀️😩🏈)

(I did manage to cook him his favorite dinner 💪 - the first meal I’ve been able to cook in 3 weeks!) #celebratingthelittlethings 

#birthdaytime #besthusbandever #loveyouforeverandaday #blessedbeyondmeasure #familyiseverything
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