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Lori Schumaker

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As wife, adoptive and biological mom, teacher, writer, speaker, and coach, Lori’s heart is to encourage others to meet the challenges of life with the hope of Christ. Wherever you find yourself today – walking through the difficult, longing to find your identity and follow your purpose, or simply experiencing a season of beautiful chaos, Lori’s blog found at www.LoriSchumaker.com is a place where you can find the encouragement you need today. In her first book she shares her family’s adoption story and lessons on surrender, trust, and loving well. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest ...more

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Average rating: 4.88 · 25 ratings · 14 reviews · 1 distinct work

Surrendered Hearts: An Adoption Story of Love, Loss, and Learning to Trust

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13 Bible Verses About Gratitude That Can Transform Your Heart and Life

If you’ve ever struggled to stay thankful in hard seasons, you’re not alone. The Bible is filled with powerful verses about gratitude, showing us that thankfulness isn’t just good manners — it’s a spiritual weapon. Gratitude is mentioned throughout Scripture because it’s vital to living a victorious Christian life. When we practice gratitude daily, we...

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Mind Over Virtually Everything: 10 Codes to Transform Your Life

by Chad Dunn

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Introduction to Internal Family Systems

by Richard C. Schwartz

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Forgiven and Set Free: A Bible Study for Women Seeking Healing after Abortion

by Linda Cochrane

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What an incredible book of hope! Liane's words acknowledge the deep pain of grief while guiding the reader toward the hope we have as believers in Christ. There are two kinds of sorrow—one that turns us away from Christ and one that turns us to Him. ...more
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