words for when faith feels fragile and life feels dark…
hi friend, i’m Lauren—an author, poet, wife, and mom—writing to help you find the heart of Jesus in your seasons of loss, longing, and lack.
“In a season of darkness and desperation, Lauren’s words brought me hope.”
— SarahGrace
Forthcoming in 2027…
Joy Comes in the Mourning: Experiencing God’s Heart in Our Loss, Longing, and Lack
Nobody expects suffering to come. It swoops in, ravaging our lives and shaking our understanding of the world, who we are, and who God is. Even if we’re lucky enough not to be tempted to doubt God’s character in our suffering, we are often led to wonder about his heart toward us, our pain leading us to confusion, doubt, and fear.
But what if I told you the place of suffering is the very place we are invited to know God more? What if grief is the very thing that leads us to hope? What if our pain can press us into the abiding joy found in experiencing the heart of the Father? What if joy really does come in the mourning?
I wrote this book to meet readers in their grief, guide them through lament, and lead them to abiding joy in the person of God. I pray it serves you to that end.
“Lauren’s words, creativity, and heart for God are always a special means of grace to me. She shares with such honesty and love and shows the heart of God to those who need it.” — Sarah
My writing lives at the intersection of Scripture, suffering, and the slow work of learning to trust God in the dark.
Over on Substack, I share reflections, prayers, poems, and essays borne out of everyday life—especially in seasons that feel heavy, uncertain, or frail. Some pieces are deeply personal, others are more teaching-oriented, but all of them are written with the same desire: to help you see God’s nearness in whatever you’re walking through.
If you want to read my most recent writings, you can find them over there!
let’s be friends…
i know this life can be heavy and hard. with every word i write, i pray i can bring you a little bit of hope, healing, truth, and rest. i hope my words would always be a reminder to you that you are not alone, that God is good, and that there is hope.
