Ashley
"I realized that my relationship with God is for freedom because He has set me free."
Olivia
"I learned to turn my anger, disappointment, and depression over to God instead of trying to carry it all on my own. I learned God is the restorer of time, and He is in control, not me."
Sarah
"Throughout my time at Mercy, God continued to show me time and time again that His love was far greater than any human love could ever be. I learned forgiveness is key to my freedom."
Autumn
"When I walked through the doors of Mercy, I was greeted with so much love from the staff and residents. I knew this was where God wanted me."
Danielle
"The chains of shame, guilt, and condemnation that had held me captive for years broke. Without the chains, I began to see myself as a daughter of God and grow in an intimate relationship with my heavenly Father."
Nina
"At Mercy, I learned about my authority in Christ and who I am as a child of God and that Satan did not have the power to oppress me with anything."
Mikayla
"While at Mercy, I felt God. I felt His presence, and I experienced healing. God showed me who He is and who I am."
Kennedy
"God started breaking the cycles of addiction in me and the miracle happened in the breaking. I am so grateful to have a Savior and Lord who meets me in my brokenness."
Ivy
"I don't have to have it all together, I just have to know the one who put it all together. He does not want perfection out of me, He just simply wants me because I was made perfect in Him."
Gracie
"To the donors, God bless you for all of your support work and prayers. Because of your blessings, God has changed my life and I can live and serve Him zealously."
Alyssa
"God has restored my innocence, renewed my mind, shown me true love, held my hand during the whole process, and showed me what forgiveness looks like, and helped me to do it."
Olivia
I decided to apply because I had given up on everything else. While at Mercy, God has given me freedom from anger, sadness, and self-hate.