Hannah
"I accepted the Lord as my Savior during my first month at Mercy, and that was the beginning of my growth and change."
Lindsay
I was born to an amazing, loving, Christian family. I was raised in church and learned all about God and the Bible. Although I knew [...]
Victoria
"Through Mercy I found hope again and the confidence to start a new life living the way God wanted me to live."
Trish
"During my stay at Mercy, God completely restored my self-image. I learned a lot about my worth and value."
Krystal – 2016 Graduate
Krystal - 2016 Graduate I grew up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic home. My family went to church at various times during [...]
Jessica
"Through Mercy, God freed my mind from its dark torment. He showed me how to choose life and revealed to me its beauty."
Abigaile
"God did a complete 360 in my life. He taught me how to truly hear His voice, and He took away all the things that kept me bound for so long."
Catharine – 2010 Graduate
Catharine - 2010 Graduate Before Mercy, I was mean, manipulative, and hated myself. I was convinced I was unlovable and my [...]
Jessica – 2010 Graduate
Jessica - 2010 Graduate I was sexually abused as a child and felt completely worthless. Secretly, I tried to cope with [...]
Sarah – 2010 Graduate
Sarah - 2010 Graduate I was born in India, but adopted as a child and brought to America. My home life [...]
43 | Mercy for Self-Harm: Responding to the Issue
When reaching out to and ministering to an individual who might be struggling with self-harm, it is important to know how to respond with love, [...]
42 | Mercy for Self-Harm: Empowered by Choice
Mercy for Self-Harm: Empowered by Choice Self-harm can be rooted in deeply traumatic experiences. While those experiences can explain the root of this life-controlling issue, empowerment and freedom come [...]