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Hi, I'm Lauren. I am a mother of three boys, wife to a rocket scientist, home decorator, and graphic designer. As a stay-at-home mom, I needed a creative outlet to keep me sane, that is how Gather & Flourish began! This is where I will share DIY tutorials, home renovations, all things motherhood and much more! I cannot wait to show you where we gather and flourish!

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The hubby and I had a chance to get away to Ashevi

The hubby and I had a chance to get away to Asheville, NC for a few days this past weekend. I’m missing the slow mornings sipping coffee with my man in this sweet little cottage as it’s back to reality this morning.

Check out my stories for a tour of our little Airbnb! ☕️🏠
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#asheville #airbnbhomes #frenchpressmornings #beingbadenhoppresets #simpleliving #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings #howtohome

It’s September, which means it’s apple month!

It’s September, which means it’s apple month! 🍎 We are so excited to pull out our @stephhathawaydesigns apple unit study again this year and spend the whole month learning, creating, tasting, smelling all things apple!
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#inspiremyhomeschool #homeschoolmom #shethriftedthat #livinglifethrifted #englishcottage #cottagestylehome #simpleliving #charlottemason #hyggehome #beingbadenhoppresets #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings

We recently watched @thechosentvseries for the thi

We recently watched @thechosentvseries for the third time and one scene I have been meditating on is the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, where they are discussing why Jesus came.

If I were to ask you “why did Jesus come to earth?” you would probably answer something to the effect of “to die for our sins”. While this answer is correct, it is a very man-centered view of Christ’s coming and is an incomplete picture of what God sought to accomplish in sending His Son.

The question we should ask ourselves is “what did God get out of it?”. You see Christ’s ultimate purpose was not just dying for man’s sin, He came to glorify the Father. Jesus directed His attention to what God received from His actions-glory-not primarily to what people received.

Jesus chief aim during His life on earth was God’s glory, likewise as followers of Christ we also should give our lives to the task of God being glorified. This means laying down your life for the sake of His kingdom and seeking His name proclaimed among all nations! He deserves to be worshipped by peoples from every tongue, tribe and nation!

Have you seen The Chosen? What was your favorite scene from the show?

“How then will they call on him in whom they hav

“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:14-15‬ ‭ESV‬
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The Land of a Thousand Hills has my heart! 🇷🇼It was my first trip overseas, and my first mission trip with the sole purpose of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who have not heard! It changed me. He changed me!
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I learned that God doesn’t work according to my plans, but His. I learned that it is the Spirit who draws people to Himself, even when we completely “mess up” the gospel presentation. I learned that being apart of God’s kingdom work is worth surrendering my life to, because I gain HIM!
.

Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

This corner got a little bit of a change up recent

This corner got a little bit of a change up recently with our @gathre world map mat! So excited to have a map on the wall we can reference as we pray together for different nations and missionaries around the globe.

If this is something you are looking to start doing with your own children follow the link in my bio to see tips and tools to get you started! One of those is @_sarahkeeling_’s book Psalm Prayers for the Nations pictured here! ❤️🙏🏼 Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

As I reflect on this past week and all the events

As I reflect on this past week and all the events surrounding it, one thing that I have felt prompted to do more of is PRAY. Also, to teach my children to love and pray for people from all nations! We are all made in the image of God, and He is worthy to be praised by every tongue, tribe and nation! 🌍

Today for #missionmindedmondays I’m sharing about praying for the nations as a family! We are all called to “GO therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) and we can ALL be on mission right where we are through prayer!

Head to the link in my bio to find tools and tips we have found helpful as we are learning how to pray for the nations as a family!
🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

“And these words that I command you today shall

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6:6-7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Today’s #missionmindedmondays post is going to be a bit long-winded but there is so much to share!

This passage has become the heart beat behind why we felt called to homeschool. In the fall of 2017, while taking @perspectivesusa, the Lord birthed in me a desire to not only see our sons grow up to love God, but to develop His heart for the nations! Up until this point, I did not plan on homeschooling our boys. How could I focus on growing my blog if I had to spend all my time teaching? With the kids in school, I would have a lot more time to dedicate to the blog. BUT GOD (one of my most favorite phrases in scripture!), in His loving mercy convicted me of my selfishness.

In the spring of 2019 I attended the Teach Them Diligently homeschool conference in Nashville where I met @anndunagan and Jon Dunagan! I remember after attending one of their sessions telling my mom, through tears, that I felt like I finally found someone who understood my heart exactly!

Fast forward to this spring, I felt God impressing an idea on my heart for a curriculum that incorporates God’s heart for world missions into all subjects. I reached out to Ann with my idea, looking for guidance and direction, and she shared her curriculum with me that she wrote in the early 90s, and it was EXACTLY what I had envisioned! After some conversation and prayer, we knew that God has brought us together to get this curriculum revised, updated and available in print again!🙌🏼 I am SO excited to be working alongside Ann on this project, and I cannot wait to make this available to other families who are looking to discover God’s heart for the nations! 🌍❤️🙏🏼

In the fall of 2017 my husband and I took a class

In the fall of 2017 my husband and I took a class called @perspectivesusa and it changed our lives. It caused us to shift our focus from living for ourselves to living for the glory of God among all nations! With that change, many things that were once idols lost their luster, my blog being one of them. Suddenly, posting about home decor and shopping guides just wasn’t what I wanted to do anymore. For years my blog and instagram have sat mostly untouched as I worked through whether or not I let them go altogether, or how they can be used in a way to bring God glory.

Recently, God has given me new direction. While I will still be giving glimpses of our home, I will also be giving you glimpses into my heart. God has given me a passion for mission and raising our boys to be mission-minded! I can’t wait to share all the wonderful things that God is doing and encourage other mommas on their journey to raise children who have a heart for the nations!

To sum up the changes on my blog and heart I want to share this verse: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”-John‬ ‭3:30‬

Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

The sun keeps peeking through the clouds this morn

The sun keeps peeking through the clouds this morning, warming our schoolroom and our spirits! 🌤 Thank you Lord for this break from the dreary cold and rain!

Also shout out to the handy hubby for building me this white oak bookshelf!
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#homeschoolmom #charlottemason #livinglifethrifted #hyggehome #simpleliving #beingbadenhoppresets #shethriftedthat #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings #thejoyfulartofhomemaking

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The hubby and I had a chance to get away to Ashevi

The hubby and I had a chance to get away to Asheville, NC for a few days this past weekend. I’m missing the slow mornings sipping coffee with my man in this sweet little cottage as it’s back to reality this morning.

Check out my stories for a tour of our little Airbnb! ☕️🏠
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#asheville #airbnbhomes #frenchpressmornings #beingbadenhoppresets #simpleliving #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings #howtohome

It’s September, which means it’s apple month!

It’s September, which means it’s apple month! 🍎 We are so excited to pull out our @stephhathawaydesigns apple unit study again this year and spend the whole month learning, creating, tasting, smelling all things apple!
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#inspiremyhomeschool #homeschoolmom #shethriftedthat #livinglifethrifted #englishcottage #cottagestylehome #simpleliving #charlottemason #hyggehome #beingbadenhoppresets #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings

We recently watched @thechosentvseries for the thi

We recently watched @thechosentvseries for the third time and one scene I have been meditating on is the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, where they are discussing why Jesus came.

If I were to ask you “why did Jesus come to earth?” you would probably answer something to the effect of “to die for our sins”. While this answer is correct, it is a very man-centered view of Christ’s coming and is an incomplete picture of what God sought to accomplish in sending His Son.

The question we should ask ourselves is “what did God get out of it?”. You see Christ’s ultimate purpose was not just dying for man’s sin, He came to glorify the Father. Jesus directed His attention to what God received from His actions-glory-not primarily to what people received.

Jesus chief aim during His life on earth was God’s glory, likewise as followers of Christ we also should give our lives to the task of God being glorified. This means laying down your life for the sake of His kingdom and seeking His name proclaimed among all nations! He deserves to be worshipped by peoples from every tongue, tribe and nation!

Have you seen The Chosen? What was your favorite scene from the show?

“How then will they call on him in whom they hav

“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:14-15‬ ‭ESV‬
.
The Land of a Thousand Hills has my heart! 🇷🇼It was my first trip overseas, and my first mission trip with the sole purpose of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who have not heard! It changed me. He changed me!
.
I learned that God doesn’t work according to my plans, but His. I learned that it is the Spirit who draws people to Himself, even when we completely “mess up” the gospel presentation. I learned that being apart of God’s kingdom work is worth surrendering my life to, because I gain HIM!
.

Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

This corner got a little bit of a change up recent

This corner got a little bit of a change up recently with our @gathre world map mat! So excited to have a map on the wall we can reference as we pray together for different nations and missionaries around the globe.

If this is something you are looking to start doing with your own children follow the link in my bio to see tips and tools to get you started! One of those is @_sarahkeeling_’s book Psalm Prayers for the Nations pictured here! ❤️🙏🏼 Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

As I reflect on this past week and all the events

As I reflect on this past week and all the events surrounding it, one thing that I have felt prompted to do more of is PRAY. Also, to teach my children to love and pray for people from all nations! We are all made in the image of God, and He is worthy to be praised by every tongue, tribe and nation! 🌍

Today for #missionmindedmondays I’m sharing about praying for the nations as a family! We are all called to “GO therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19) and we can ALL be on mission right where we are through prayer!

Head to the link in my bio to find tools and tips we have found helpful as we are learning how to pray for the nations as a family!
🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

“And these words that I command you today shall

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭6:6-7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Today’s #missionmindedmondays post is going to be a bit long-winded but there is so much to share!

This passage has become the heart beat behind why we felt called to homeschool. In the fall of 2017, while taking @perspectivesusa, the Lord birthed in me a desire to not only see our sons grow up to love God, but to develop His heart for the nations! Up until this point, I did not plan on homeschooling our boys. How could I focus on growing my blog if I had to spend all my time teaching? With the kids in school, I would have a lot more time to dedicate to the blog. BUT GOD (one of my most favorite phrases in scripture!), in His loving mercy convicted me of my selfishness.

In the spring of 2019 I attended the Teach Them Diligently homeschool conference in Nashville where I met @anndunagan and Jon Dunagan! I remember after attending one of their sessions telling my mom, through tears, that I felt like I finally found someone who understood my heart exactly!

Fast forward to this spring, I felt God impressing an idea on my heart for a curriculum that incorporates God’s heart for world missions into all subjects. I reached out to Ann with my idea, looking for guidance and direction, and she shared her curriculum with me that she wrote in the early 90s, and it was EXACTLY what I had envisioned! After some conversation and prayer, we knew that God has brought us together to get this curriculum revised, updated and available in print again!🙌🏼 I am SO excited to be working alongside Ann on this project, and I cannot wait to make this available to other families who are looking to discover God’s heart for the nations! 🌍❤️🙏🏼

In the fall of 2017 my husband and I took a class

In the fall of 2017 my husband and I took a class called @perspectivesusa and it changed our lives. It caused us to shift our focus from living for ourselves to living for the glory of God among all nations! With that change, many things that were once idols lost their luster, my blog being one of them. Suddenly, posting about home decor and shopping guides just wasn’t what I wanted to do anymore. For years my blog and instagram have sat mostly untouched as I worked through whether or not I let them go altogether, or how they can be used in a way to bring God glory.

Recently, God has given me new direction. While I will still be giving glimpses of our home, I will also be giving you glimpses into my heart. God has given me a passion for mission and raising our boys to be mission-minded! I can’t wait to share all the wonderful things that God is doing and encourage other mommas on their journey to raise children who have a heart for the nations!

To sum up the changes on my blog and heart I want to share this verse: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”-John‬ ‭3:30‬

Come join us: #missionmindedmondays IG Accounts Like. Save. Comment. Connect.

@_sarahkeeling_
@anndunagan
@caraasalley
@sandrinentucker
@lisabatchelor
@gatherandflourish
@gospelprojects
@joyefuljourney
@leenienhuis
@life_on_two_continents
@missionmindedwomen
@annadunagan
@radicalraisingmomma
@raising.tiny.disciples
@simplylivingforhim
@the_small_woman
@thismotherhen
@thecashells
@mindonmissions
@mobilizermom

The sun keeps peeking through the clouds this morn

The sun keeps peeking through the clouds this morning, warming our schoolroom and our spirits! 🌤 Thank you Lord for this break from the dreary cold and rain!

Also shout out to the handy hubby for building me this white oak bookshelf!
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.
.
.
.
#homeschoolmom #charlottemason #livinglifethrifted #hyggehome #simpleliving #beingbadenhoppresets #shethriftedthat #moderncottagestyle #hyggehome #seekthesimplicity #aquietstyle #slowliving #thatsdarling #livethelittlethings #thejoyfulartofhomemaking

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