I Ate the Mystery
Joy is more than a fleeting emotion. It is something rooted in God’s character and view of us. Only by seeking His face in times of struggle are we able to walk in joy, rather than our emotions. We are excited to have this vulnerable and transparent encouragement from one of our California home staff members.
Who Told You That You Were Fat?
The Voice of Truth is always there, speaking to us if we will listen. I don’t know what voice you are listening to right now. I don’t know what voice you have been agreeing with and believing. Maybe like me, it gets confusing and hard to know. Maybe like me, everyday is a battle to turn your ear towards God's Voice.
Monica – 2005 Graduate
Monica - 2005 Graduate I was thirteen the first time I used drugs. There were no role models in my life and I was struggling with my identity – I didn’t [...]
Catharine – 2010 Graduate
Catharine - 2010 Graduate Before Mercy, I was mean, manipulative, and hated myself. I was convinced I was unlovable and my feelings of abandonment and rejection led to addiction, depression, self-harm [...]
Jessica – 2010 Graduate
Jessica - 2010 Graduate I was sexually abused as a child and felt completely worthless. Secretly, I tried to cope with my pain by using self-harm. As I grew older, I [...]
Sarah – 2010 Graduate
Sarah - 2010 Graduate I was born in India, but adopted as a child and brought to America. My home life here was still very unstable, even physically and emotionally abusive. [...]