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Intro – From Victim to Vessel
Clay does not come from clean places. It is found buried, beneath dirt, debris, and layers of untouched earth. It does not present itself easily; it must be discovered. Once found, skilled hands must reach into the ground, dig deep, and pull the clay from the darkness where it was hiding. It is messy. It…
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Holy Moments and Chlorine
Lord, will You give me an awareness of Your presence today? Help me see the sacred hiding in the snack crumbs and swim bags. Help me recognize when something natural quietly becomes something supernatural. The other day, I was sitting at swim lessons with my three-year-old. It was loud, it was chaotic, and yes, I…
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Is This Really What Good Looks Like?
Wrestling with God’s goodness in the middle of suffering. “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.” – Job 1:21“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” – Genesis 50:20“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God…” – Romans 8:28 I have been stuck…
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The Struggle Olympics: A Myth Worth Breaking
“I hope if I ever go through something like this, I’ll handle it like you.” “I know my struggle isn’t anything compared to what you’re going through.” “God really does give special children to special people.” I’ve heard these comments more times than I can count. They used to sting a little, but now they…
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A Vessel Defined
When I first began to form the concept of A Vessel Mindset, I was amazed that no one was really talking about it. I started researching what it might look like to build a brand around this idea—and all I could find were articles about shipping vessels. I even wondered if I had the wrong…
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Welcome to The Vessel Collection
WOW! I cannot believe you’re here!Thank you for stopping by to see what The Vessel Collection is all about. It truly means so much. There’s a solid chance we already know each other, but just in case—hey, I’m Lauren! I’m a wife to my amazing husband James, and a momma to three beautiful girls—Emory, Ava…
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