Category Archives: Hurt

In this world you will have tribulation

Posted on January 15, 2019 by journeywithmercy

We are to take changes and unexpected hard times under the chin. It does not mean however, that we join forces in those changes and purposely make things harder for others as many are doing in this society. We are … Continue reading →

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Shame off You by Denise Pass a Must Read!

Posted on August 27, 2018 by journeywithmercy

I met Denise Pass at a women’s gathering through NorthStar Women’s Network studying a Christian book with several women sitting at each table. I did not actually meet her face to face at the gathering, but I remember her standing … Continue reading →

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The Poor need encouragement not a lecture

Posted on February 27, 2018 by journeywithmercy

I am just so infuriated and disappointed at the lack of compassion and grace the evangelicals who claim to follow Christ have by blaming the poor for their situation. Based on my research and with hearing other Christians speak, they … Continue reading →

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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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God is directing me on a new path

Posted on November 9, 2015 by journeywithmercy

I know I have not written in a long time. I have suffered some setbacks with Mercy since my last post. Mercy has needed more training to renew her skills and manners lately. Needless to say, life has been very … Continue reading →

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