Tag Archives: God

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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Where I stand today- Closed Doors

Posted on April 1, 2015 by journeywithmercy

I know it has been a while since I posted any updates. I am still aiming to find opportunities to share Mercy and the love of Jesus with other people, particularly children. We visit an assisted living facility on a … Continue reading →

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For Christmas, I want Jesus Christ to lend me His light.

Posted on December 25, 2014 by journeywithmercy

This Christmas Eve I think about how desperately I need Jesus to guide me, so I do not stumble or fall, or become more lost. I sang a Christmas carol about Jesus lending His light at the candlelight Christmas Eve … 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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My ministry with Mercy is in jeopardy!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by journeywithmercy

Earlier in this blog I mentioned how God miraclously got Mercy for me. Now I need another miracle for Mercy. As I have lamented in this blog that I am not where I belong and that my lifestyle is not … Continue reading →

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