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Jacque Watkins

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A Refining of Priorities

by Jacque Watkins

This new year has arrived in full bloom, and as it begins I’m sensing a need for some purposeful pruning–a refining of my priorities. There are so many things that are important for me to accomplish, and my to-do list is a mile long. I check one thing off and another just hops right on, […]

10 Promises to Give Your Heart Rest

by Jacque Watkins

God’s Word is true and His promises are sure. In fact they remind me of these live oak trees, standing strong and immovable, protecting whatever is beneath them. And we can have confidence and know that whatever He promises to do, He will do. And as this New Year is beginning, may your heart be rest as you are reminded […]

A walk along the road

by Jacque Watkins

Sundays are for…  …teaching, and talking, and walking… …and looking to HIM!     May you enjoy the journey, as you walk along the road this day, teaching, and talking, and walking…looking and trusting…and basking in His warmth and grace!

You are God and I am not

by Jacque Watkins

The day wasn’t supposed to end like this… A volunteer priest, a giving photographer capturing pictures, and her two little girls coming to see. She had arrived at the hospital that St. Patrick’s Day morning with a gleam in her eyes, and a hope-filled heart, ripe with anticipation…now a boy after two sweet girls. The day […]

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Hi and welcome! I'm a Grace-clinger, Mercy-lover, wife, and mom to five ... a writer, part-time labor & delivery nurse, and podcaster of Mud Stories, who believes we are so very loved, and never, ever alone! I'm so very glad you're here! Read more about me here...

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