VIRGINIA, USA – August 29, 2026 – Life rarely unfolds the way we expect. It is filled with moments of joy and heartbreak, certainty and doubt, triumph and struggle. For author, minister, and life coach Nettie R. Watkins, those experiences have become the foundation of a deeply personal memoir that encourages readers to see their lives through the lens of faith, purpose, and God’s greater plan.
In her new book, How Does God Work? Transforming the Mundane into the Marvelous Process of Becoming, Watkins invites readers to walk alongside her through the defining moments of her life from her childhood growing up as an African American girl in the Oklahoma Dust Bowl during the 1950s and 1960s to the lessons that shaped her spiritual, emotional, and personal growth. Set against a backdrop where faith and racial injustice often stood in stark contrast, her story explores the questions that many people quietly carry throughout life: Why do we face hardship? What is God’s purpose for our lives? And how do life’s ordinary moments prepare us for something greater?
Rather than offering simple answers, Watkins shares her experiences with honesty and compassion, encouraging readers to reflect on their own journeys. Through stories of perseverance, faith, and self-discovery, she reminds us that even the seasons that seem confusing or painful can become part of God’s greater work in our lives.
“My hope is that readers will come to understand that their lives were created with purpose,” Watkins shares. “Each of us has been uniquely gifted by our Creator, and those gifts are meant to bless others. Even when we cannot see the full picture, God is still at work, shaping us into who we were created to become.”
Watkins brings a lifetime of leadership and service to her writing. As the Executive Director and owner of NHisMage, Inc. in Stafford, Virginia, she has dedicated her career to helping others through transformational life coaching, spiritual education, mental health counseling, and counselor supervision. She has also served in ministry for more than five decades, co-founding Faith, Truth & Love COGIC now New Birth Ministries with her husband of 47 years. In addition, she spent more than 30 years serving as a civilian federal employee, experiences that have enriched her understanding of faith, resilience, and the human spirit.
Throughout the book, Watkins gently reminds readers that life is not a series of random events. Every experience, whether joyful or painful, has the potential to shape character, strengthen faith, and prepare us for the future. She encourages readers not to judge their circumstances too quickly but to trust that God is working even when His purpose is not immediately visible.
More than a memoir, How Does God Work? is an invitation to embrace life’s journey with hope. It speaks to anyone who has ever questioned their purpose, struggled through difficult seasons, or wondered whether their story truly matters. Watkins believes that every life has meaning and that, in time, even the most ordinary moments can reveal extraordinary grace.
About the Author
Nettie R. Watkins is the Executive Director and owner of NHisMage, Inc., a ministry and counseling organization dedicated to personal growth, spiritual development, and mental wellness. A minister for more than fifty years, certified life coach, counselor, and educator, she has devoted her life to helping others discover healing, purpose, and hope. Through her writing, speaking, and ministry, Watkins encourages individuals to trust God’s process, embrace their unique calling, and recognize that every chapter of life contributes to the person they are becoming.
To learn more about Nettie R. Watkins and her ministry, visit https://nhismage.org.
Book Title: How Does God Work? Transforming the Mundane into the Marvelous Process of Becoming
Author: Nettie R. Watkins
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