Category Archives: Determination

Common Attitudes

Posted on November 27, 2016 by journeywithmercy

The outcome of the election shows how people are not as accepting as I hoped. It is a common attitude to get people to conform our else be excluded. Sadly, too many American Christians are acting just like the world … Continue reading →

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Persistence pays off

Posted on April 19, 2016 by journeywithmercy

After a few setbacks, Mercy and I are back in the saddle. God was dealing with me for a while, purifying my heart and humbling me. Back last November, I decided that I would let my Therapy Dogs Inc., (now … Continue reading →

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Awarded a Scholarship towards my next class, but might have to turn it down because of unpaid balance

Posted on December 12, 2014 by journeywithmercy

As some of you might know, I am taking classes at Liberty University towards a counseling degree, so that I can serve God in providing counseling and therapy full time. I applied for a scholarship through my present career’s employer … Continue reading →

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