When we started this work on the Academy, I did not think I would be contributing to a masterpiece, or to hundreds and hundreds of them—all worthy of a portrait to be painted, a story to be shared.

Lori talks about her book, her impact, and her practices in this 30-minute podcast episode.

Storytelling is what binds us together like the threads of a tapestry. If you want to tell your story, know that this power to transform is already inside you.

Sometimes, it can feel challenging to write your story while you’re unsure of the ending, and yet, the act of wrestling with your story can be an empowering part of the journey and lead you to a surprising reward.

A woman who cherishes her family has finally found the love that little girls dream of, when insurmountable loss forces her to rely on others’ belief until she can believe in herself again.

A Chicago girl raised amidst bloodshed, bad memories, and volcanic eruptions is guided by a prayer warrior grandmother to step out of her comfort zone, become a chosen vessel, and raise her family with God in the building.

When his fiancé walks out after five years, a young man trapped in the loneliness of the pandemic is forced to ask himself if his west Texas childhood held his best years, or if God still has a purpose for his life.