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Re: When Mercy Found Me {Day 9} A New Beginning

Zechariah Cameron — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:19:43 -0000

Jacque, it's good to see you understand that you made a mistake and I believe that you are sincere. Stacy had a good point though. You and your current husband planned on marrying and it seems like y'all only talked to the exes because that's what the pastor wanted. It would sound like that's not what both of you wanted to hear from the pastor. I do believe that you are sincere, because you repented and if y'all would have reconciled with your respective exes then time could have healed everything. It might be weird that I'm commenting, but as a college student there are many doubts and temptations. Great blog by the way!

Re: MS 097 Overcoming Resistance, Fear and Procrastination to Get Things Done

Barb Raveling — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:00:17 -0000

Great podcast, Jacque! It's nice to know there's another writer/podcaster out there who struggles with procrastination like I do. For some reason I picture everyone else as on the ball people who get way more done than I do and never procrastinate - but of course that's not true! I loved the example you gave of how resistance gets so much harder right before delivery, comparing it to pregnancy. I've definitely experienced that with getting books out but it was encouraging to think of it like delivering a baby. Thanks for all the good tips for procrastination. I haven't made my list yet of all the things I'm procrastinating, mainly because that's a scary idea since the list would be so long! :)

Re: When Mercy Found Me {Day 10} Forgiven

Beth Bo. — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:37:26 -0000

I ran across your blog today and have been reading your story. Thank you for sharing so honestly. What a hard thing God called you to do in writing this letter but what a gift was returned to you in the unconditional love that was returned! Only God could bring about that kind of forgiveness in a heart! I really don't even have words ...just so thankful that he meets us in the hard places and works miracles of healing that we could never imagine!

Re: When Mercy Found Me {Day 9} A New Beginning

Cristina — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:38:41 -0000

This is such a sad, sad story. My heart aches for your first son and husband. Your pastor gave you good advice -- to return to your spouse. He is not the "spouse of your youth", he is, and will always be, your only spouse. You are still living in adultery. You asked your ex to take you back initially, and of course, he said "no". You had completely broken his trust. But you used that as your "get out of jail free card" instead of really repenting (which I don't see you did at all) and waiting as long as it took for him to accept you back. And if he never accepted you back, you would still be bound to him as his wife to stay chaste and pray for healing of the marriage. All I see here and elsewhere in your story is a lot of selfishness. I am really appalled that you are "ministering" to anyone on marital issues. As someone whose husband cheated for three years, I learned to forgive and we now have a restored marriage. We also had more children after his affair - but with each other. Healing and building up trust after an affair is not easy, but it is possible. You could have been one of the success stories, but you gave up on your marriage to soon and continued in your sin and then convinced yourself that it was OK to "re-marry" because you were "divorced." I think you are well-intentioned, but you are quite misguided. Please stop spreading your story to people. You are hurting marriages by doing this.

Re: MS 099 Resources to Help Make Bible Study a Daily Habit

Kim — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:28:12 -0000

The SOAP idea is so awesome! I have been doing it for a week now and it incorporates all the things I desire to do. Bible studying, journaling, written prayers... I often struggle with doing them all well. The intimacy with God that I have experienced in the last week has come from all 4 areas, Scripture, Observing, Applying and in the Prayers. Thank you so much!

And I will be asking for The Daily Bible as a b-day (Nov) or Christmas gift.

Re: MS 088 Katie Orr: Depression, Unexpected Grief and Studying the Bible

Elizabeth Trotter — Mon, 09 May 2016 22:08:50 -0000

This is so exciting! LOVE Katie Orr, and Christine Hoover!

Re: MS 088 Katie Orr: Depression, Unexpected Grief and Studying the Bible

Heather Britain — Wed, 04 May 2016 10:15:05 -0000

Episode 88: My biggest challenge when reading the Bible is I love so much of it sometimes I take too much in at once. I get overwhelmed with so many good scriptures that I have a hard time deciding which one to go with.

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Lindsey H. — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:02:51 -0000

Loved this episode! I needed that reminder of God's steadfast love. Thanks so much!

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Julie Flood Beebe — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 10:46:07 -0000

I have felt God's Steadfast Love for me in the daily struggles of Life. Praying for our son as he continues to seek God's love and will in his life as he looks for employment. My husband and I are in a season in life where we may soon be emptynesters.

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Karen — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:38:08 -0000

I am currently experiencing Gods steadfast love in the midst of raising three young boys, 2 of which were very premature twins. We witnessed Gids steadfast love as He carried us through the difficulty of the twins being in the NICU as well as the daily struggles of being a mom of young children and the loneliness and overwhelming feelings that sometimes accompany this phase of life.

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Karen — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:26:56 -0000

Thank you for this podcast. I have been so encouraged by each episode and specifically today by the reminder of Gods steadfast love no matter what. Thank you!

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Holly Willis — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 23:04:16 -0000

Thank you for this podcast! I have felt God's (hesed) steadfast love through our journey to Haiti to live for over to years and now our journey back. We have a desire to be in ministry, but God has not shown us where He wants us yet so we are waiting on Him. There are challenges in the waiting, but He is always faithful!

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Rachel Ervin — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:44:40 -0000

Thank you so much for this podcast! I love listening each week, but this week struck my heart as my husband and I feel as if we are going through a storm right now. I am so often tempted to worry and prone to anxiety in this long season of struggle (job loss, pregnant with our 3rd child and had some preterm labor that caused us a scare, parents with health problems, and we lost our family dog last week) but Lauren's words about resting in his steadfast love convicted and encouraged my heavy heart! Thank you! I am sharing this over on Instagram and Facebook for my friends to listen to!

Re: MS 084 {Preshow}: Lauren Chandler

Julie Whitmire — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:46:42 -0000

I just listened to your podcast with Laren Chandler & am not sure if I'm supposed to let you know here that I shared it on FB.

Thank you so much, Jacque for allowing God to use you, sharing your story and pouring out your life for others. Your podcast has blessed me in so many ways & has encouraged me to share my own mud. I am planning on starting a blog soon & hoping to be as courageous as you have been!

Re: MS 084 Lauren Chandler: Finding God’s Steadfast Love in the Storm

Pamela Olson — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 13:40:32 -0000

Thank you for this podcast. I think I would like to sit down and meditate on Psalm 107 now! I linked to the podcast on Facebook too, I would love her book. :-) Also, I was struck by Lauren's description of how she began to "fantasize" about who may take care of her if something were to happen to her husband...with our financial struggles I realize that this has been a tendency of mine that I have viewed as harmless. I appreciate the perspective that this too can be the mustard seed beginning to a bigger problem.

Re: MS 082 Handling Comparison, Jealousy and Discontentment

Elizabeth Trotter — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 03:56:19 -0000

Totally tracking that this is a God/us issue! That it's not about the other person, that it really is an issue we have to take up with God. That was my experience anyway, regarding my husband's great gifts, so I was totally nodding my head along with you!

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Amy Merritt — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:25:04 -0000

Thank you for sharing your story here Terri. Loved what you said about you sharing stories with others that have walked through deep painful events, that that has allowed for a deeper level of healing- relating to one another in a way others can not and see the wounds of one another's heart. I am going through recovery for sexual abuse and I agree with what you said completely. I love that the Lord uses his people to provide care and comfort and helps heal our very deep and painful wounds. You are an inspiration, I am so thankful o heard your story and I can't wait to listen (audible is awesome) to your book! Praying you continue to feel the lords arms around you each day!

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Tammy Bachmann — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 10:16:58 -0000

Thank you for sharing such amazing stories. This one was so inspirational.

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Amy Grable — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:12:02 -0000

Hey Friend! What an amazing powerful story on this podcasts. Would love to read her book.

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Dorothy Clement — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 17:50:39 -0000

What an amazing testimony of Gods grace. It was such a captivating podcast! Jacque you are a talented interviewer! I would love to get her book.

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Mindy Nave — Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:39:56 -0000

This was such a powerful podcast! I read her former daughter-in-law's book about the shootings, and it was so good. I'd love to read Forgiven as well! I'm praying that God will heal Terri, and continue to use her amazing story for His glory!

Re: MS 001: Welcome to the Mud Stories Podcast!

Sharon — Sat, 27 Feb 2016 08:17:22 -0000

Love your show! Did you ever think of putting your theme song on Spotify? would love to add it to my playlist.

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Caryn Jenkins Christensen — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 19:47:18 -0000

What an incredible testimony of God's love! What unending grace met this family over and over through their neighbors and townspeople. I am astounded by the joy I can *hear* in Terri's voice when she speaks. I am no stranger to forgiveness, and yet I found myself praying, "Lord, give me more joy," as I believe it's that joy that causes people to stop and marvel at God's ways and His ability (and promise) to make *all* things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purposes.
Terri, you are truly an overcomer and I will be agreeing in prayer with you for healing in your body. Thank you Jacqui, for consistently hosting people of courage and faith on Mud Stories. I love you friend. <3

Re: MS 080 Terri Roberts: Tragedy, Grief, the Amish and the Power of Forgiveness

Kristin Johnson — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:48:47 -0000

I absolutely loved listening to this. I thought about the perspective of the family when I saw a 20/20 episode a few weeks ago with the Mother of one of the boys from Columbine. It has to be one of the hardest things imaginable and I just really appreciate Terri opening up and sharing this experience with us. xo

Re: MS 077 Elisa Pulliam: From Anger to Forgiveness ~ Life Transformation and How to Meet the New You

Sara G — Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:25:48 -0000

Thank you so much for sharing your journey with great honesty.
I am currently in a place of hurt and struggling to find a way through while clinging to God, but through this He has been leading me on a journey of discovering that there are things in my past which need reconciling in order to live in the freedom he desires for me.
This has been a real help and encouragement.
Thank you!