Avoiding Secrecy
We are enticed daily to keep our secrets safe by never telling anyone how we really feel: that we are hurting deep down inside, that someone did something bad to us, that if we tell, no one will love us.
Courtney
"At Mercy, God revealed to me who He is and how His nature impacts my life. He has restored my sense of identity and broken my pride so that I can live in surrender and reliance on Him."
Amber
"God definitely restored my hope. He restored the passion in my heart to be a mother. He gave me more faith and hope in myself to be the mother my daughter needs. I also have hope for my future in general and have a lot I want to do with my life now!"
Ashley
"God has replaced my shame and guilt with peace. He tells me that I am always loved and cherished. I’ve that learned He is the only thing that will ever satisfy me. There is no life without Him. He is everything I will ever need."
Destiny
"At Mercy, I discovered the truth about who I am. God has given me my identity back. He has cleared and renewed my mind of hundreds of lies. He released me from fear, shame, guilt, nightmares, eating disorder behaviors, and panic/anxiety attacks. He has given me purpose and a reason to live."
Brianne
"God has shown me my identity as his daughter, friend, and bride. He’s shown me that I can trust Him with anything, and that He’s ALWAYS been there for me, through everything. Jesus showed me that He pursues me relentlessly, and that He always embraces me with love and mercy, and there is nothing I can or can’t do to change that."
Karen
"God has taught me that it is okay to have personal convictions and to stand by them in kindness. I refuse to live in shame, and I have begun to differentiate my worth from my abuse. My heart is beginning to trust God again."
Sarah
"While at Mercy, God healed me from all of the labels I had on me. I miraculously no longer have a tree nut allergy, and I am not afraid of living! I also got my GED! I have learned that God really loves me."
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.
Dericka
I grew up in very dysfunctional households, but I knew my parents were trying to love me to the best of their abilities. My mother [...]
Kirsten – 2016 Graduate
Kirsten - 2016 Graduate I grew up with divorced parents and knew what it was like to live in a Christian [...]
Tessa
"To the Mercy donors, thank you for believing in me when I didn't even believe in myself. Thank you for teaching me that I am worth fighting for."