Brittany
At a very young age, Brittany’s parents divorced. She was raised by her mom, who took good care of her and gave her everything she [...]
Krystle
Krystle grew up in a very violent and impoverished community. While both her parents were physically abusive, her dad was addicted to drugs and her [...]
Katie
When Katie was a freshman in high school, she found out that her parents were getting a divorce. The following year, during track practice, a [...]
Sarah
Sarah spent years trying to manage multiple addictions. She would finally get a grip on one and then another would spin out of control. Her [...]
Taylor
As a pastor's kid, Taylor grew up in the church and loved her childhood. In high school, she found out that her Dad had cancer. [...]
Katie
Katie grew up in a loving family that went to church every Sunday. She knew about God but never had that personal relationship with Him. [...]
Hannah – Jocelyn
Hannah and Jocelyn grew up in a broken home. After their parents separated, they moved into their mom's house. With many men coming through the [...]
God’s Unconditional Love for YOU
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “unconditional love”? Maybe unconditional love sounds like a wonderful, comforting thing. Or perhaps, when you hear [...]
Sophia
Sophia grew up in Liberia, Africa. Throughout her childhood, she suffered from instances of sexual abuse, which led to isolation and fear of men. [...]
The First Question to Ask Before Reaching Out to Help Someone
The teaching "Do You Have Permission?" is from our Outreach Services. If you are interested in learning more about how to help others through difficult [...]
A Life Restored (2008 Mercy Graduate)
"I will restore the years the locusts have stolen." My name is Caitlin, and I am a 2008 Mercy graduate. Life before Mercy was anything [...]
How to Encourage Someone to Seek Help
How do you encourage someone that they need to seek help? There is nothing wrong with asking for mental or emotional help. If someone broke [...]