Let’s embrace the hard stuff together.

I’m Lauren

Wife, Mom, Writer, Speaker, Podcast Host

If you’re anything like me, you often find yourself staring at the hard stuff, unsure how to move forward. I know all too well that life can often feel both disappointing and overwhelming.

As I navigate life as a mother of two young boys, it’s easy for me to forget where my feet are. I struggle to be present where I am, wishing away this season for something that feels less messy and more meaningful. I long for the days where I feel more productive or have more time to pursue my interests. I yearn for more.

But the Lord calls us to live fully within all of life’s circumstances. We can’t change them, but we can seek to change our hearts. Our challenges shape us, and I’m here to help women like you to shift your perspective, embrace hard things, and discover how to be fruitful even in the rough soil of your life.

Having a background in higher education and spiritual formation, I am passionate about reaching people for the purposes of spiritual growth and deeper Christ-filled living. I live in Fort Worth, TX with my engineer husband, two sons, and two cats.

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Hardship & Harvest is a place for musings and reflections on faith and life as I learn to look for goodness and pursue fruitfulness right where I am. Regardless of where you find yourself, may this space be one where you can take a deep breath of fresh air and be both challenged and encouraged as you face your own hardships and harvests.

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