Category Archives: Service

Gloria Estefan and Covid-19

Posted on May 14, 2020 by journeywithmercy

I used to enjoy Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine in the late 80s. Her Let it Loose album was a blast. While I was at a Florida State Beach in Miami, I heard someone play “Anything for you.” … Continue reading →

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It Can’t Rain all the time

Posted on September 24, 2018 by journeywithmercy

Sorrow is a part of life. Death, divorce, strife, rejection, shame, and abuse are prevalent during these last days. It’s always sad when someone dies, particularly someone viewed as a hero in one’s eyes. I had just watched a Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Agape Love, Alone, Aloneness, Art, At risk youths, Beautful, Beauty, Believe, Brandon Lee, Broken Hearted, Changing Lives, Childlikeness, Children, Christina Fougnie, Civil Rights, Clancy, Comfort, Compassion, Death, Divine, Domestic disputes, Drama, Dreams, Embrace, Emotional Expression, Epic, Ethreal, Faith, Faithfulness, Friendship, Gentleness, God, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Presence, God's Promises, Goodness, Grace, Graciousness, grief, Healing, Heart, Hero, Heroism, Homeless, Hope, Humility, Hurting, Injustice, Inspiration, Inspirational, Intimacy, Jane Siberry, Jefferson Moore, Jesus Christ, Joy, Kindness, Life, Life Change, Loneliness, Love, Love of Jesus, Making a difference, Matters of the Heart, Meaningful, Mission, Music, needy, Outcasts, Overcoming, Pain, Priorities, Promises, Purpose, Relationships, Rescue, Revelation 21:4, Sacred, Sadness, Saving Lives, Second chances, Serve, Service, Serving, Society, Solace, Sorrow, Soul, Struggling, Tears, Tenderness, Trusting God, Truth, Unconditional Love, Valor, Valuable, Valued, Values, Veterans, What matters most, Wisdom, Worth, Worthwhile | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Childlikeness is to be cherished

Posted on August 28, 2018 by journeywithmercy

Children are naturally outgoing. They enjoy laughing and their hearts are merry as they reach out for connection. That’s how God wired them. Having someone value you and treat you like you matter and that you have worth is a … Continue reading →

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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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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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Act of Mercy to a homeless woman with service dog

Posted on June 25, 2014 by journeywithmercy

I arrived at my train station on the way home from my job’s training site and saw such a sad scene. A dear woman with her service dog with a badge and harness was asking for donations. My heart exploded. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Advocacy, Agape Love, Challenges, Compassion, Dealing with Reality, Dire, Dogs, Economics, Giving, God's Generosity, God's Grace, God's Love, God's Promises, Grace, Healing, Health, Heart, Helping Hands, Homeless, Hope, Hopes, Inspirational, Jesus Christ, Kindness, Love, Low Income, Matters of the Heart, Matthew 5:7, Mercy, Ministry, Needs, Obedience, Passion, Passionate, Poverty, Promises, Purpose, Service, Service Dogs, Serving, Society, Sociology, Support, Therapy, Thriving, Uncategorized, Unconditional Love, Values, Wellbeing, Wellness, What matters most, Wholeness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Autism Awareness, one of God’s Purposes

Posted on April 11, 2014 by journeywithmercy

In case I didn’t tell you already, I am actually on the autism spectrum. This is why I have had the unique struggles and experiences that I shared in this blog. This is Autism Awareness month. One of God’s great … Continue reading →

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Mercy, the Epitome of Grace!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by journeywithmercy

Mercy, the Epitome of Grace!.

Posted in Acceptance, Animal Assisted Therapy, Autism, Believe, Comfort, Compassion, Destiny, Dogs, Embrace, Faith, Fulfillment, God, God's Glory, God's Kingdom, God's Love, Golden Retriever, Golden Retrievers, Grace, Healing, Inclusion, Inspiration, Jesus Christ, Love, Making a difference, Making an Impact, Meaning, Mercy, Ministry, Opportunities, Passion, Purpose, Service, Serving, Special needs kids, Therapy | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Acceptance, Accomplisments, Achievements, Animal Assisted Therapy, Approval, At risk youths, Calling, Canine Good Citizen, Celebrating, Challenges, Change the World, Christianity, Comfort, Compassion, Competition, Cooperation, Discipling, Dogs, Dreams, Embrace, Enrichment, Fulfillment, Goals, God, God's Glory, God's Kingdom, God's Will, Golden Retriever, Golden Retrievers, Guidance, Hard Work, Healing, Hope, Humility, Included, Inclusion, Jesus Christ, Kindness, Love, Making a difference, Making an Impact, Meaning, Mercy, Miracle, Opportunities, Passion, Peace, Relationships, Satisfaction, Service, Serving, Teaming up, Teamwork, Therapy, Titles, Togetherness, Uncategorized, Unity, Welcome, What matters most, Worth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Never Give Up

Posted on June 6, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Although my circumstances may be less than perfect, with my long commute, being away from home for 13 hours, having an autistic son, and money being tight, I am determined pursue what God has called me to do, seeing challenges … Continue reading →

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