Public Speaking
Lori’s messages of Hope are...honest, heartfelt and sprinkled with splashes of humor.
Her audiences are comforted, connected and changed by the power of hope.
When she leaves – hope stays.
When you combine Lori’s humor with hope –sparks fly! She shines bright in a dark world leaving the light of Jesus wherever she goes.
Lori is no stranger to the sting of discouragement, disaster and a diagnosis she was not ready to hear.
Surviving rape, cancer and the heartbreak of watching two sons on difficult paths, Lori learned how to lose her worry and live her wonderful while wading through the muddy waters and experiencing a deep-water faith.
Her messages inspire worry-weary women to have new vision and offers them steps to steadily move forward in their calling.
Lori is a trusted expert for women speakers needing connections, comfort and change in their lives so that they can be successful and effective in their God-given calling. She is a certified life coach, the Christian Communicators Conference co-director and speaker trainer, award-winning author and keynote speaker at conferences, workshops and retreats.
Lori loves #lakelife with her husband, Rick. She considers home to be where ever you dock your boat; witness God’s glory through stunning sunsets; and find splashes of joy in the laughter of family and friends.
When life seems stressed or does not make sense—just dip your toes in the water and watch God work!
Lori is no stranger to the sting of discouragement, disaster and a diagnosis she was not ready to hear.
Surviving rape, cancer and the heartbreak of watching two sons on difficult paths, Lori learned how to lose her worry and live her wonderful while wading through the muddy waters and experiencing a deep-water faith.
Her messages inspire worry-weary women to have new vision and offers them steps to steadily move forward in their calling.
Lori is a trusted expert for women speakers needing connections, comfort and change in their lives so that they can be successful and effective in their God-given calling. She is a certified life coach, the Christian Communicators Conference co-director and speaker trainer, award-winning author and keynote speaker at conferences, workshops and retreats.
Lori loves #lakelife with her husband, Rick. She considers home to be where ever you dock your boat; witness God’s glory through stunning sunsets; and find splashes of joy in the laughter of family and friends.
When life seems stressed or does not make sense—just dip your toes in the water and watch God work!
"Lori has a passion to speak hope and healing into broken lives. Her compassion is inspiring and her message life changing."
-Micca Campbell, Proverbs 31 Ministries
Thank you for your wonderful story of God's shield of protection which leads to a worry-free life. Your story touched me personally and must have touched
many others in the audience based on the many comments.
- Cindy G, IL - Women's Ministry Leader
Thank you for sharing your talk on worry. It was very powerful and brought me to tears."
-Suzanne P, IN - Stonecroft After Five
Co-Director
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Most Requested Keynotes
HOPE IN THE RUINS - DISCOVER THE DEPTHS OF GOD'S LOVE
Discover the depths of God's love in the midst of divorce, abuse or grief it is easy to give up hope. Simple decisions seem impossible. But, all hope is not lost, just buried in the ruins. Through biblical truths, God's promises and psychological insights, hope is restored. Lori leaves the audience with the key to unlock the depths of God's love.
LIVE YOUR WONDERFUL
Lori's inspiring signature message takes women on a journey from Worry to Wonderful. Don't live life stranded in fear and unforgiveness! With humor and hope, Lori helps women stop saying no to their dreams and start saying YES to God-sized possibilities.
DEEP WATER FAITH
We all have received news we don't want to hear. It's like jumping in the deep end and wondering if you can get to the other side. Lori discovered her deep water faith when she received a cancer diagnosis. She lovingly throws out the life preserver to your audience and shares the power of The Word so that your audience leaves inspired, uplifted and knowing all things are possible.
THINK HOPE EVERY DAY
Lori discovered an easy to apply four-step formula that teaches women how to face each day with H.O.P.E. so they can Heal their damaged hearts, Overcome lies with truth, Pursue purpose in their pain and Enjoy a changed life.
She shares her own story of rape, destruction and how Jesus became very real to her so your audience will leave with a strategy to think HOPE everyday.
EMBRACED BY HOPE
"Changing your perspective, changes your story." How will your audience be impacted when they view their circumstances from a new perspective - from the arms of Jesus? Lori uses scripture and real life experiences to help women see life from Jesus' arms giving them the power to find freedom, peace and joy.
Lori's Message Titles and Topics -
Message Titles for keynote speaker, womens’ gatherings or workshops:
Deep-Water Faith
Lose Your Worry, Live Your Wonderful
Hope In The Ruins
Embraced by Hope
Living Life Together
Blessed, Not Stressed
Reflection of Perfection
Teaching Topics for a womens’ retreat, workshop or customize to your conference:
Hope
Faith
Spiritual Growth
Healing
Overcoming
Fear
Forgiveness
Longings
Stress
Grief
Perfectionism
Prayer
CONTACT LORI WITH A SPECIAL REQUEST TO BEST REACH YOUR AUDIENCE.
Discover the depths of God's love in the midst of divorce, abuse or grief it is easy to give up hope. Simple decisions seem impossible. But, all hope is not lost, just buried in the ruins. Through biblical truths, God's promises and psychological insights, hope is restored. Lori leaves the audience with the key to unlock the depths of God's love.
LIVE YOUR WONDERFUL
Lori's inspiring signature message takes women on a journey from Worry to Wonderful. Don't live life stranded in fear and unforgiveness! With humor and hope, Lori helps women stop saying no to their dreams and start saying YES to God-sized possibilities.
DEEP WATER FAITH
We all have received news we don't want to hear. It's like jumping in the deep end and wondering if you can get to the other side. Lori discovered her deep water faith when she received a cancer diagnosis. She lovingly throws out the life preserver to your audience and shares the power of The Word so that your audience leaves inspired, uplifted and knowing all things are possible.
THINK HOPE EVERY DAY
Lori discovered an easy to apply four-step formula that teaches women how to face each day with H.O.P.E. so they can Heal their damaged hearts, Overcome lies with truth, Pursue purpose in their pain and Enjoy a changed life.
She shares her own story of rape, destruction and how Jesus became very real to her so your audience will leave with a strategy to think HOPE everyday.
EMBRACED BY HOPE
"Changing your perspective, changes your story." How will your audience be impacted when they view their circumstances from a new perspective - from the arms of Jesus? Lori uses scripture and real life experiences to help women see life from Jesus' arms giving them the power to find freedom, peace and joy.
Lori's Message Titles and Topics -
Message Titles for keynote speaker, womens’ gatherings or workshops:
Deep-Water Faith
Lose Your Worry, Live Your Wonderful
Hope In The Ruins
Embraced by Hope
Living Life Together
Blessed, Not Stressed
Reflection of Perfection
Teaching Topics for a womens’ retreat, workshop or customize to your conference:
Hope
Faith
Spiritual Growth
Healing
Overcoming
Fear
Forgiveness
Longings
Stress
Grief
Perfectionism
Prayer
CONTACT LORI WITH A SPECIAL REQUEST TO BEST REACH YOUR AUDIENCE.
What women are saying...
It was a real blessing to have you speak at our women’s gathering. You really inspired many people according to our comment cards. Your manner of presentation was also very welcoming and you made everyone feel very comfortable. We were very touched.
~ KC, Stonecroft Chairman
I was personally blessed by a powerful, unexpected encounter with Lori at the conference. As I sat quietly struggling beneath my professional mask, she glanced at me—and then gently reached out to me with poised and skilled leadership. Though it may sound extreme, I can testify that in the space of just a few moments, Lori surely led me back to a state of balance and wholeness.
~ EB, Christian Communicator
Lori, you did a beautiful job sharing your story! You are authentic and inspiring. Thank you so much!
~ SS, Stonecroft Chairman
~ KC, Stonecroft Chairman
I was personally blessed by a powerful, unexpected encounter with Lori at the conference. As I sat quietly struggling beneath my professional mask, she glanced at me—and then gently reached out to me with poised and skilled leadership. Though it may sound extreme, I can testify that in the space of just a few moments, Lori surely led me back to a state of balance and wholeness.
~ EB, Christian Communicator
Lori, you did a beautiful job sharing your story! You are authentic and inspiring. Thank you so much!
~ SS, Stonecroft Chairman