Author: Lauren Van Woerden

When a grandmother at the park tried to witness to Lauren—a believer—it was a wake-up call. Her faith had become invisible. Now she’s learning to make her Christianity visible through practical tools like the S.A.L.T. framework, writing her testimony, and stepping into uncomfortable conversations with grace and boldness.

Lauren explores balancing deep Bible study with the chaos of mothering young boys, discovering that surrendered living includes both sacred and silly moments. She challenges the secular versus sacred divide, encouraging women to embrace joy, laughter, and authentic relationships as gifts from God while living fully surrendered to Christ.

Lauren looks at the Christmas story in a whole new light relating more closely to Mary’s position than ever being pregnant at Christmastime.

The unexpected halt of traditions for a life-or-death scenario sets the stage for Lauren and her family to reclaim the joy of holiday tradition.