Lauren’s Bi-weekly News 10 – 24 MayFriends, nice to welcome you in. I have so much cool news and am excited as I share some cool things with you. Firstly, today I attended an amazing event called the 1000 Women 1 Voice event, look for the write up soon! The event happens annually and is a gathering of 1000 women in one place, saying no to women abuse and saying “me alone, I am enough!” The event was particularly inspiring this year, with amazing snippets, visuals and great speakers. We heard the message, felt it’s weight and together I truly believe we can say no more. As much as what we commit to this cause, there’s still so much work to be done, I’m praying that women (and men) everywhere will rise up and say no more. Next week, hubby and I will be leading a camp for the week of Shavuot (Pentecost), at an awesome Game Lodge, we looking so forward to seeing what God is going to do in our lives and in the lives of those who come. And then….. the news I’ve been waiting for, for over 3 years… I just signed a book contract for my next book (crowd cheers!). What a crazy journey but I’m so excited to be sharing this “her-story,” with you all. It’s historical fiction, a true story of the very first queen of Israel, legit Ancient Israel had a queen and she was amazing. I’ll be sharing loads more and book invites and lots of goodies in my newsletter so please sign up at the bottom of my page. (I don’t spam I promise!) So here’s to glorifying God and knowing He is working all things out for our good. May you experience His Love and Joy this week dear friend and may your silent season be over, may this become a season of great proclaimation and extensive goodness.
Until next time…. Lauren
What I'm About
Speaking Out
I’m outspoken and passionate about the burdens Yeshua has woven in my heart, and I want to always use my voice for hope, truth and change in this generation. This calling is to “go to where the silence is and say something.”
Gender Justice
What if we lived in a world where women and men co – ruled and co – reigned, it’s a dream that was reality, right there in the beginning. My eyes have seen many things, and my heart has become connected with the calling for gender equality. I’m an egalitarian, that’s who I am!
Writer
The pen is a weapon, it has the power to overcome, to heal, to wage war and reveal truth. It’s a weapon of warfare, and we have to wield it well. At the cornerstone of my purpose is a calling to write, it burns inside of me.
One of the things I enjoy talking about (with the right people that is), is sexuality. Sexuality is seldom talked about by faith communities, it’s a topic pushed under the rug or spoken about only when abstinence or purity...
I am passionate about mentorship. There I said it loud and clear, did you hear my roar? But as passionate as I am about being mentored and mentoring other beautiful souls, I also know how scary mentorship can be....
Lauren has been a freelance journalist and writer since 2011. Her writing focuses on story-telling, profiling extraordinary people, sharing truth, poetry and magical stories. This section features some of her latest contributions and past writing work. Take a look and we hope one of these articles will be a blessing to you! Lauren is a professional member of PenSa, and is a monthly contributor to Off the Page Magazine and Spice4Life.
There is power in a pen, it creates and can impact change.
She Leads Africa
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WordMothers Interview
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Award Winning Yehudit, Chosen by God-By Lauren Jacobs
As a daughter of Israel, Yehudit has always loved and trusted in Yahweh, the God of her people. But personal tragedy and the threat of a mighty enemy pose challenges to her faith. God is with her and will use her in her weakness to deliver an entire nation from evil. Accompany Yehudit on her journey from being a young girl defeated by tragedy to becoming a mighty warrior. Along the way, you will discover how the same God who strengthened her can heal your own wounds and shape your destiny. (Also available in Afrikaans.)
** Yehudit Chosen by God won the Prestigious Desmond Tutu - Gerrit Brand Prize for a debut Christian book by a promising author in 2017, it's time you grabbed a copy to find out why!**
Grab a copy of my new book, Yehudit Chosen by God.
