Driven by Grace

Balancing Life’s Callings with Grace and Purpose

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Don't Say Submit.

Submission. It’s one of those words that makes every woman in Bible study shift in her seat. But what if submission isn’t about losing control — it’s about trusting who’s in control? As I wrestled through Ephesians, I realized I’ve spent my life being obedient but not always submissive. Obedience can come from fear, but submission comes from love, trust, and joy — even when it means surrendering what I want for what God knows is best.

Faith

Oct 294 min read

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Trust, It's What Friends Do

Trusting God sounds simple—until you’re faced with a decision that scares you. I’ve found myself in that space lately: unsure, anxious, and caught between fear and faith. It reminded me of Finding Nemo—Marlin’s struggle to let go and trust the journey. Maybe that’s what trust really is: not knowing the outcome, but believing that God will be with us, even if we get it wrong.

Faith

Oct 23 min read

Playing for Kicks.

Fear kept me playing it safe, but God’s grace freed me to play bold—on the field and in life.

Faith

Sep 244 min read

Speak the Truth

Speaking the truth isn’t always easy—or safe—but it’s necessary. From calling out a teammate on the field to standing firm in everyday life, honesty requires courage, integrity, and sometimes, a willingness to face conflict. Yet it’s in these moments that we find freedom, empower others, and stay true to who we are.

Faith

Sep 104 min read

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 3: The Return

On our final night of the missions trip, I reflected on how God calls us to serve, often in humble, behind-the-scenes ways. Through the story of Rahab, I was reminded that obedience, regardless of its visibility, is precious to God. Watching our youth serve with boldness and grace, I saw how stepping back allowed me to witness God's work in unexpected and beautiful ways.

Faith

Jul 124 min read

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 2: Faith in Action – Worshiping as We Enter

Faith isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we live. As I step into the unknown, I’m reminded that worship is one of the most powerful ways we act in faith. Like Rahab and the Israelites at Jericho, I want to trust God fully—declaring His goodness, surrendering control, and walking forward with a heart of praise.

Faith

Jul 63 min read

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 1: Walking by Faith & Not by Sight

The night before my first missions trip as a youth leader, anxiety crept in. But God reminded me—just as He was with Joshua and Caleb, He is with me. I’ve been chosen, called, and covered. I don’t want to lead with fear or control, but with faith—trusting Him every step of the way.

Faith

Jul 54 min read

Let Me Miss Out

What if the hallway—the in-between, the quiet, the part that feels like nothing—is where healing actually begins? This is my story of learning to let go, trust God’s timing, and find peace when everything in me wants to rush ahead.

Faith

Jun 174 min read

What Happens in the Hallway

What do you do when the next thing doesn’t come fast enough? This is my story of wrestling with the wait, chasing too hard, and learning to let the hallway heal me.

Faith

Jun 114 min read

The Intro: Burnout Isn’t Just About Work

Burnout doesn’t always come from hating what you do—it can come from loving it so much you forget to rest. This is a reflection on what happens when you become the glue, and how God gently reminds us we were never meant to hold it all together.

Faith

Jun 42 min read

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ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Meredith, and my life is Driven by Grace. As a follower of Christ and former college soccer player, I’ve learned that true strength and perseverance come not from my own effort but from God’s grace at work in me.

Now, as a coach and mentor, I share that same hope with the next generation—on the field and in life. This blog is a space where I reflect on faith, sport, and the lessons God teaches through both, with the prayer that you’ll be encouraged to walk boldly in His grace too.

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Driven by Grace

Balancing Life’s Callings with Grace and Purpose

Don't Say Submit.

Trust, It's What Friends Do

Playing for Kicks.

Speak the Truth

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 3: The Return

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 2: Faith in Action – Worshiping as We Enter

Chosen, Called & Covered Part 1: Walking by Faith & Not by Sight

Let Me Miss Out

What Happens in the Hallway

The Intro: Burnout Isn’t Just About Work

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