Category Archives: Miracle

Homeless man overtaken by the love of Jesus

Posted on February 9, 2018 by journeywithmercy

Mercy and I went to a Presbyterian church in Vienna Virgina where they were housing some homeless for the night. We visited with other volunteers in the Veterans Moving Forward program. Mercy and I will eventually be visiting veterans in … 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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Trying out for Mercy’s Stardom

Posted on August 26, 2014 by journeywithmercy

I can’t help but revisit the possibility of God wanting me to become well known. I know he called me to represent His love and His grace and mercy towards people particularly disadvantaged youths using Mercy as a divine instrument. … Continue reading →

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Depending totally on Him to come to your aid

Posted on June 16, 2014 by journeywithmercy

I had a great adventure with Mercy yesterday at Prince William Forest Park. I have an annual pass there, so I wanted to make sure I was getting some good use out of it. We had a nice hike. As … Continue reading →

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You only live once. According to Hebrews 9:27, we are appointed for a time to live and then to face judgment. God puts dreams on people’s heart and people need to be true to themselves and pursue what’s on their … Continue reading →

Posted on June 2, 2014 by journeywithmercy | Leave a comment

Praise Be to God!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by journeywithmercy

Sorry, I haven’t posted on here in a while. I give thanks to God for His blessings. Mercy did get her Therapy Dogs Inc. certification back in October. In fact, her certificate was issued the same day as my last … Continue reading →

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Mercy passed the Canine Good Citizen Test

Posted on August 10, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Mercy passed the Canine Good Citizen test. Praise God! This opens a door towards therapy dog opportunities. I am still exploring my options, but my passion lies with comforting disadvantaged youths. Just think of all of the young men and … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope

Posted on March 7, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Things are looking up! Praise the Lord! Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom before you can look up and see what God is doing. I know that God is in charge. After over 30 years of being fearful of … Continue reading →

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A less than ideal lifestyle and circumstances should not be used against you

Posted on January 30, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Earlier on, I had lamented about not being where I belong. Then when Mercy had a few less than desirable adolescent behavior quirks, I lamented about my personal trainer giving up on me, saying that I didn’t deserve Mercy because … Continue reading →

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Who can stand against?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by journeywithmercy

If God is for us, who dare be against us! God answered my prayers based on my last post, but not in the way that I thought he would. As I was driven to my knees, God spoke to me … Continue reading →

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