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Jacque Watkins

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How to Sail Into a God-sized Dream

by Jacque Watkins

Last January I joined a team of dreamers, and set off to pursue my God-sized dream—a dream that was bigger than me. I set sail into uncharted waters–toward unknown destinations, excited for the adventure ahead. I watched many of the other God-sized dreamers name their dreams, but I had a hard time naming mine. My […]

When You’re Broken and Need Rebuilding

by Jacque Watkins

The moment feels final when misfortune levels you or failure swallows you. When guilt smothers you, The sturdy walls of your life fall down on you, Or fear grips you and will not let you go. I know. Because I lived it. And yet I’m still living to tell it … emotionally alive only because […]

God is the Giver of Dreams and Fulfiller of All Gifts

by Jacque Watkins

God is the giver of dreams, the mover of mountains, and the fulfiller of all good and perfect gifts … Gifts He gives in His time. For the past few months I’ve been a part of a group of women, led by the amazing dreamer-girl Holley Gerth, called the God-sized Dream Team. She wrote an entire […]

I Chose You {Letters from God}

by Jacque Watkins

I chose you. From the beginning of time I had you in mind. Yes.  You.  Just exactly as you are. From before you were created I knew you. And you are, even now, exactly who I intended you to be. Yes.  You. With all your doubts. With all your insecurities. With all you’re wondering. You […]

Experiencing Joy

by Jacque Watkins

The times in life when I experience the most joy, are the times I sense God’s pleasure. The times I’m close to Him, reading His Word, journaling my thoughts, and sharing with Him my heart. The times He multiplies my efforts as a mom, filling in the gaps where I lack, and showing me there’s […]

For When You Know You Need More Rest

by Jacque Watkins

Rest has become a foreign stranger to me and I’m not quite sure how much longer I can survive without her. It’s been so long. Sleep evades me and a heightened sense of urgency is ever before me, as every single minute of each day is utilized with little to no margin at all. And […]

Daring to Dream God-Sized Dreams

by Jacque Watkins

There’s something about dreaming that comes alive when we don’t have to dream alone. When we have someone to call when that crazy thought blips into our mind. Or when we meet for coffee and share a part of our heart with a friend, Coming alongside each other, praying for and cheering each other on! […]

Facing the Fear

by Jacque Watkins

We traipse through the deep powder, up and over the hill, to find the perfect sledding spot. And the snow swallows our feet with each and every step. We’d been waiting for this. It’s our first time sledding as a family and the excitement is palpable. We work together to carve out the perfect path […]

For When You’re Exposed and Have Lost Your Words

by Jacque Watkins

I hear the pitter patter of the rain and see the clouds hang on the mountain, much like the words hang heavy on my heart. Where have they gone? After baring my soul to the world, braving the cold winds of exposure and judgment, what now? January has left me behind… Deadlines to meet and […]

A Mercy-Found-Me Community {My God-Sized Dream}

by Jacque Watkins

This year I’m joining a group of sisters over at Holley’s place, as we pursue our God-sized dreams—dreams placed within our hearts by the One who created us, and guess what? You’re invited! “And while our dreams may not be about something big, our God-sized dreams perfectly fit who we are, what we’re called to […]

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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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