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The evangelical church has often been a breeding g The evangelical church has often been a breeding ground for “shoulds” and “should not’s”. You should serve. You should go on the mission trip. You should sign up for the next program. All of these can be good things, even great things. But when they’re framed in rigid black-and-white categories—“this is good, that is bad”—they can also create a culture of guilt, shame, arrogance and burnout. Life and relationships don’t usually fit into neat moral boxes. Most of it has far more to do with the heart behind it than rule. And yet so many focus on the rule and miss the heart. For example, how we view the Sabbath matters. Because Sabbath is the weekly reminder that your worth is not at all tied to your output. The point of Sabbath isn’t productivity, or a lack of productivity…or performance, or perfection—its presence. It’s bringing your unproductive self before the Lord, to relate with Him, as a friend. It’s laying down your endless “shoulds” and “should not’s” to receive His unconditional love, compassion and grace. Sabbath says: Taking a break isn’t just another rule to follow. You don’t have to hold everything together. You don’t have to be impressive. You are loved and delighted in. And it’s okay to rest, to not produce, to delight in the Lord. And here’s the paradox: one of the most faithful practices you could adopt is to prioritize “unproductive fun.” Play. Rest. Laughter. A walk without a goal. A nap without guilt. Because in choosing those things, you’re relinquishing control. You’re acknowledging your limits. You are allowing yourself to be human. And you’re practicing trust. So instead of asking, “What more can I do?” “What box can I check? Or “What rule can I get right?” try asking, “What helps me let the air out? What helps me breathe again?” “What helps me connect with the presence of the Lord?” ✨Send this to someone you love who you know needs a nap, a hug, or the reminder they are delighted in. Let’s encourage one another 💕
Hi, I’m Meg 👋 I’m a wife, writer, speaker, Hi, I’m Meg 👋 I’m a wife, writer, speaker, and mom of 7. My days are a mix of football games, little girl giggles, deep conversations with teenagers, laundry piles, and late-night writing sessions with a cup of protein coffee in hand. I love Jesus with all my heart, and most of what I write and share flows out of the seasons where life has unraveled—loss, betrayal, infertility, and the kind of grief that leaves you breathless. Those hard, unwanted, places have become incredibly sacred to me because they’re where I’ve met the Lord most intimately. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping you discover what truly matters. My newest project is a brand new book called What We Find in the Dark, will launch in a few short months and it’s all about real life, lament, trust, and finding beauty with God in the very places we’d least expect. But I’m not all heavy—I also love sharing everyday joy: fitness tips/tricks, ideas for how to make home and family life more beautiful, little glimpses of fashion and fun, and encouragement to live with intention and purpose in the everyday. If you’re new here, welcome. 💛 If you’ve been around for a while, thank you for walking this journey with me. My hope is that this space feels like a warm kitchen table—where we can talk honestly about faith, family, and the mattering things. Leave a caption below and let me know where you’re from! 🗺️📍
I was reading today in John 15 about abiding. And I was reading today in John 15 about abiding. And I wanted to share this thought with you: Abiding in Christ isn’t just a sweet idea—it’s the very lifeline of our faith. 🌿 To abide means more than a passing thought about God in the middle of a busy day. It is a continual connection…a deliberate choice to remain close…a steady dependence like a child to its mother. Jesus says, “Abide in me, and I in you” (John 15:4). This is not one-sided. It’s a mutual relationship—His life in us, and us choosing to stay rooted in Him. Left on its own, a vine will grow wild. It will look full and green from the outside, but without careful tending, it produces little fruit. Lots of leaves, lots of tangled shoots…yet nothing that nourishes. A good vinedresser knows where to cut. He prunes what’s unproductive so that all the nutrients flow into what actually matters. The purpose of the vine isn’t appearance—it’s fruit. 🍇 And the fruit Jesus is after is not temporary achievements or outward success. It’s an inward transformation. It looks like Galatians 5:22—love when it would be easier to resent, joy in the middle of hardship, peace when everything feels uncertain, patience when the wait is long, kindness when the world feels cruel, goodness in the unseen places, faithfulness when no one applauds, gentleness in the face of harshness, and self-control when everything in us wants to give in. That is the outcome of abiding. Not striving. Not proving. Not trying to muster up some sort of spiritual energy we don’t have. Just remaining. Just staying connected to the Vine that gives life. And yes—pruning hurts. Sometimes God removes things we thought we needed. Sometimes He cuts back what we thought was growth. But His purpose is never harm. His hands are steady and in His eyes we find love and genuine kindness. He prunes so that more fruit can flourish. What might change if you stopped striving to look fruitful, and simply chose to remain in Christ, letting Him grow what truly lasts? #wordwednesdays
The first week back is always the hardest. It’s The first week back is always the hardest. It’s awkward, it’s uncomfortable, and honestly—I’d rather quit before I even start. But here’s the truth: when I take care of myself, it blesses everyone around me. So here’s the plan I’m stepping into this fall:
💪 Heavy lifting 5x/week (using the @1stphorm app—DM me if you want to do the same plan!)
🚴 30 min HIIT cycling daily for faster fat burn
🚶‍♀️ 10k steps/day (weighted vest when I can)
🥩 Prioritizing protein (1g per lb of goal weight) + clean, whole foods
💧 ½–1 gallon of water daily
🌙 7–9 hrs sleep, nightly reading & writing
🌿 Daily vitamins + Primal Queen beef liver (for hormones & energy)
🧹 No alcohol, no processed sugar, no screens before bed, no junk in my house Why all this? 
Because I want to feel strong, energized, clear-headed, and fully present. I want to serve my family and others with everything I’ve got. And I know that when I care well for myself, it overflows into every corner of my life. Here’s to showing up fully—body, mind, and soul. ✨ #tuesdaytipsandtricks
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