Sabbath is a concept I’ve never fully grasped.
So when a reader of this blog and a Miracle in the Mess podcast listener asked me, “How do we rest without feeling guilty?”—I felt it deep in my bones. Because if you’re anything like me, rest often feels… unproductive. It’s Saturday morning. I’m curled up on the couch with my family, cartoons on, pancakes on the table, but my mind is buzzing. I can see the mountain of laundry threatening to touch the ceiling. I can hear the dishes calling my name from the sink. Before I know it, I’m back on my feet, crossing things off my list, telling myself I’ll relax once it’s all done. Except—it’s never all done. Even when I do sit down, I pull out my phone “just to scroll for a minute,” and suddenly I’ve traded the soft morning light pouring through my windows for the harsh glow of blue light. My body is paused, but my soul? Still racing. One more task. One more minute. One more thing to do. Sound familiar? The world we live in makes us feel lazy when we slow down. There’s always something to clean, a notification to answer, a podcast to catch up on, or a new “must-do” tip from Instagram. Our culture celebrates hustle and productivity, but deep down, our souls ache for stillness. So what do we do? How do we Sabbath well in a culture that never stops moving?
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I recently hopped on social media to ask for podcast and blog ideas. Funnily enough, I only got one response. But I loved it so much that I’m kicking off our fall Hermana Blog and season three of the Miracle in the Mess Podcast with it.
The suggestion? “How do we adult well?” Honestly, the older I get, the less sure I feel about adulting. In my twenties, I probably would’ve rattled off a quippy, self-help-sounding line like: “Health and wealth in adulthood are found in soul rest and deep relationships.” Or maybe even something peppy like: “Don’t pause your dreams—your best adult self shows up when you chase your God-given calling!” Cute, right? But not raw. True-ish? Sure. Practical? Nope. If we were sitting down for coffee and you asked me this question, I’d give you a much simpler answer: We adult well by thinking less about ourselves and more about God and others.   This morning, coffee in hand, I found myself watching the Today Show—a rare Friday treat. One headline caught my attention: Bed, Bath & Beyond is reopening stores. Apparently, people are ready to step away from the “add to cart” life and get back to touching fabrics, smelling candles, and chatting with store clerks.
As I sat there in my pj’s, I realized… the Western Church feels the same way. The Return to In-Person Worship During the pandemic, many of us shifted to watching church online. Weeks turned into months… months into years. Now, in 2025, something is stirring. We want to walk through church doors again. We want to hear live music, see familiar faces, sip coffee poured from a giant thermos by a volunteer, and watch our kids play together after service. But here’s what I’m hearing from worship leaders, pastors, and people in the pews… |