Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

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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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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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 →

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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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Higher Value – Making sure that people are blessed with Joy and Sweetness

Posted on June 7, 2014 by journeywithmercy

God’s word states that if at all possible, to live at peace with everyone. I am grateful for some of the services and recreation that Fairfax County has for special needs kids. I wanted to celebrate that with my family … Continue reading →

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Why can’t all Christians be on the same page?

Posted on April 23, 2014 by journeywithmercy

As a peacemaker, this confuses me as much as it disturbs me. The bible is proof that all of the members of the body of Christ are to be in unity. Here are some verses that support Christians being united … Continue reading →

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Mercy, the Epitome of Grace!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by journeywithmercy

Mercy was granted an opportunity to serve through Summits Therapy Animal Services tonight. She visited with special needs kids at a special therapy dog event at a local community center. There were other dogs there and there was even a … Continue reading →

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