I love Mercy Ministries & Nancy Alcorn
November 6, 2008Comment
I love Mercy Ministries. I love Nancy Alcorn. I love who they are, what they’re about and Who they represent. If you are not familiar with Mercy Ministries, let me introduce you. Just a little over 25 years ago, Nancy Alcorn opened the doors of their first mercy home in Louisiana. They now have locations in Louisiana, Tennessee, Missouri and around the world. They offer hope and healing to desperate young women who are seeking freedom from life-controlling problems such as: eating disorders, depression, self-harm, physical and sexual abuse, and unplanned pregnancy. Their Bible-based program is free-of-charge and Mercy Ministries has now served over 2000 girls.
As many of you know, I am a former bulimic. My heart is especially drawn to the work of Mercy Ministries because of their desire to help girls who struggle with little to know self-esteem. Their educated and qualified staff does this through helping the girls see themselves through the eyes of Christ. I come in contact with girls every weekend at the Revolve Tour who are cutters or have an eating disorder. I have also met several girls who have come through the program at Mercy Ministries and their lives have been changed. I have seen the light in their eyes as they tell me about the freedom they are now experiencing.
I thank God for Nancy Alcorn. She has made great sacrifices, choosing to remain single and forego having a family in order to be married to this ministry. But because of this, she has had a part in seeing God transform thousands of lives. It couldn’t have been easy, but I am grateful for Nancy Alcorn. And I am so grateful for the work of Mercy Ministries.
If you are a young woman in need of help, or if you would like to learn how you can support this awesome work, please visit www.mercyministries.org. Check it out.
Love,
Natalie
Sounds like they have an awesome ministry!
So glad you posted a blog about Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries! They deserve more recognition for the amazing work they do. Five and a half years ago I graduated from Mercy. I suffered from extremely severe depression, suicide attempts, an eating disorder and self-injury. If it were not for Mercy I know that I would not be alive today. The freedom that I found in Christ is simply incredible. Truly, I am a new creation in Christ! The old is gone, the new is come!
Because of Nancy and Mercy Ministries, my life will forever be changed, and I couldn’t imagine where I would be if I hadn’t have gone to Mercy. I have been graduated for 7 months now and am getting married in April. God is so good!
Hi Natalie,
I do think Nancy Alcorn has done amazing things with Mercy Ministries, and everyone here has posted such great reply’s all praising everything they do.
But at the same time, I think people should realize that there is a down side to everything. I myself spent time at the Mercy home in Nashville in 2003. I have struggled with many issues, pretty much my whole life, and I was feeling very desperate. I didn’t think there was anywhere left for me to turn, so when I finally got my date and arrived in Nashville, I pretty much figured it was my last chance.
Unlike all the other women out there who say the same thing, I was let down. I lived at Mercy Ministries for 6 weeks and 3 days, and was then sent home. I have never in my life had to follow such strict rules as I did during those 6 weeks, and I tried my best, but I guess it just wasn’t good enough. I was called into the program directors office, where they defined ‘insanity’ for me. (I happen to disagree with their definition- according to the staff that were present, insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results. Personally, I think that true insanity is when you know that what you’re doing is completely ridiculous, but somehow, you still can’t stop it.) They quoted the bible (“I have set before you life and death, blessings and cursings”), and told me to “choose life” but that I was going home.
I was devastated, and landed right back in the psych ward at the local hospital when I returned. And, honestly? If they think I’m insane- if that’s what they were trying to tell me- isn’t Mercy exactly where I should have stayed? Trying to become sane again? I wanted and needed help. Unfortunately, I didn’t get it.
Don’t get me wrong- I think it’s a great place, that has helped many, MANY people- and I thank God for that. I guess for me, it just wasn’t the answer. And, unfortunately, I still haven’t found one. I do, however, still agree with what they are trying to do. I still think Nancy is an amazing person, and has done wonderful things with her life.
She has managed to help so many people. I guess I just wish that it had helped me too.
-KTB
natalie i love you! i thank God for people like you who have supported Nancy Alcorn’s ministry, Mercy Ministries. I was a resident there and graduated this last August 4 days after I gave birth to my baby boy, Elijah. Mercy saved my life, and my son’s life, and now I’ve been given a whole new start at life. Mercy will always have my support, and I tell everyone about how amazing Mercy Ministries is. I encourage young women I meet to check it out. I’m changed inside out. I wake up excited to live every day because of the help I recieved from Mercy. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the opportunity I had to be a resident there. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you for all of your support!!!!!!!!!!!!
Natalie,
Thanks for your support of Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries. I am so grateful for them. I graduated from Mercy in June 2004. My experience there was life-changing. I came to Mercy a broken, abused girl struggling with bulimia and suicidal thoughts. Had I not went to Mercy, I would more than likely be dead today. Now I am happily married and in working toward earning a degree in holistic health. I have had my share of struggles since graduation; however, because of what God did in my life while I was at Mercy, I have been able to fight through them.
Nancy is who she is, and I love that about her. Religion is not her game. She is true Christian woman. I love you, Nancy!
Thanks again for your support!
Candace
Natalie,
Thank you for spreading the word about Mercy Ministries. It is so beautiful how God uses everything for His good..how in our darkest moments, when everything seems lost and hopeless…He uses that same moment to find Him…to find eternal life, love & joy! & He has provided a place to do that…Mercy Ministries.
My second favorite thing about the Lord is how He uses that hopeless time for the comfort and healing of others….to help make the way to His throne. =) You being open about your weaknesses, opens the door for that miracle.
Your ministry has touched me in many ways. Just the fact that you see music as your ministry. =) and that you are bold enough to be weak in a world that tells us be perfect and strong & so focused on reaching young women in need.
Nancy Alcorn and her ministry has such a beautiful heart and calling from God. I really desire to help out (maybe work there) one day! I’m in college right now, but maybe soon!
God bless you & keep you and make His face shine upon you! May He reveal even deeper depths of who He is to you.
LOVE,
Lauren
Natalie,
Thank you so much for sharing some of your story and for talking about Mercy Ministries. Nancy Alcorn is an amazing woman of God. I am a graduate of Mercy, and my three year anniversary is coming up this week. God used Mercy Ministries to change my life. So, it is very near and dear to my heart. Thanks again for getting the word out because there are so many girls that need the hope that Mercy brings.
Love,
Candice
I graduated from Mercy Ministries February 24, 2004. Yes, I guess I am coming up on my fifth year anniversary. The only thing I can say about Nancy Alcorn and the Mercy Staff is that they helped to save my life. Had it not been for Mercy I probably wouldn’t be here today. Thank you Natalie for backing Mercy Ministries!!
Krista
Mercy Ministries saved my life! Thank you so much Nancy Alcorn!!!!
Megan Kovac
I am a Mercy Grad from May of 2006. You came and shared your testimony while I was there and I was truly blessed. I was also at the reunion last April; thank you for coming to share your talent. I can see your heart in what you do. Thank you so much for being an inspiration and thank you Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries for loving me unconditionally and helping me to see the truth of God and His abounding grace and love for each of us!
In Him,
Tina
I went to Mercy Ministries & graduated in 2003. I am so thankful for Nancy Alcorn and her heart to open the door for me to get help. If it hadn’t been for Mercy Ministries, there is no doubt in my mind that I would be dead. It was a last ditch effort for me. God used Mercy Ministries to change my life. It has been 5 years since I graduated and I am still walking in freedom. I, like all of us, am not perfect, but thanks to Mercy Ministries and what I learned there, I have the tools get back up and keep moving when things get tough. I am no longer in bondage to the issues that once held me captive. This gift of life and freedom keeps on giving. I have been able to go into schools and share my story of how God changed my life with thousands of students, teachers and parents. The change that took place in me is a ripple effect. I am so thankful for Mercy Ministries and Nancy Alcorn. I am a changed life-thank you Lord!
Mercy Ministries was a miracle, an answer to an unvoiced prayer in my life…I knew the Word, I had tried to do what was right, but I kept failing and ultimately quit trying. At 22 years old, I thought I was too old to be dealing with stupid issues like bulimia and was ashamed of myself for my deceptive lifestyle. I had no insurance, little money, and little strength or hoe that anything was out there to help me except cliche phrases and medical books. Mercy accepted me and at no cost to me except my plane ticket there. I was afraid and parts of me still wanted to cling on to my past or my pride. But today I am standing and walking free of depression, free of bulimia, free of bondage to addictions and alcoholism, and a recommitted virgin. I can never express my thanks to Nancy and the staff at Mercy for loving me up, never backing down from the Truth, and making sure that we had a beautiful environment. I learned so much and I thank God every day for making a way to bring me back. I love you, too, Mercy! And P.S. – I have been listening to you, Natalie, since your first CD! I heard you live in Cincinnati a number of years ago and I think you’re great! God bless you and your family!
P.S. I meant “hope” not “hoe”…spell checker didn’t catch that one….
Natalie,
Thank you for sharing your heart for Mercy Ministries. I think it is an amazing place for healing and so many women’s lives have been saved through this ministry. It is so great to hear that you support such an amazing cause.
Nancy Alcorn has given so much to the ministry and I am thankful for everything she has done for these young ladies. I love you and Mercy Ministries!
Blessings,
Nicole
Nat,
I love Mercy Ministries and Nancy as well. I have been to Remuda Ranch for anorexia and bulimia and have had the money drained out of my parents bank accounts and everything else. So the fact that Mercy is free is amazing to me and I am soooo happy that it is out there for people.
Mercy Ministries has been my hearts passion for about 6 years. I have a long term goal of working there, and helping girls over come what I have had to over come. The ministry is such a quiet hidden blessing that needs to be known like the company WalMart or Target is known. People need to know that this is out there. I can not wait to see that happen!
Stay Strong Nat, keep remembering you are beautiful and God’s beloved… i know that some days can be harder than others and that even though overcoming an eating disorder IS possible there are still days where Satan desides to through you for a loop… You are more than a conqueror and such a blessing to so many. Thank you for your strength and courage.
Angela Horn
Natalie,
I am a former resident of Mercy Ministries, I believe the work they do is awesome!
I whole-heartedly believe in Nancy’s purpose and the way this program transforms lives daily.
You are an inspiration to all:) Thanks for sharing your story.
I love Mercy Minsitries and Natalie Grant!
As a Mercy graduate, I couldn’t agree more! The work Nancy and all of the staff at Mercy Ministries are doing is incredible; I am so grateful!
I almost went to Mercy Ministries but for a number of reasons, I never made it there.
By God’s amazing grace I have made it without their help. Somewhat. It’s kind of a work in progress. Who would have ever thought cutting could be addicting?
Anyways, Mercy Ministries is awesome and I support them a lot.
And Natalie, you’re pretty awesome too.
I am a Mercy Ministries graduate and living proof that God changes hearts and lives, and that He uses Mercy to do it! I am totally free of the bondages that kept me trapped for so long and living a day-to-day, satisfying, and exciting life based in my relationship with God.
Thank you Natalie, for supporting the work they do that opened the door for God to save my life
I spoke to you at Mercy25 and at W.O.F. Seattle about Mercy. I have been given a heart for this type of ministry, and the experience @ Mercy25 lit a fire under me. I know I am anointed by God to work in this field. I start school locally this year, and I’m working towards eventually going to Lee U. for my Masters. My end goal is to work with broken young women, to see them know their value and come to know Christ. Someday we will see a MERCY SEATTLE!!
Thank you for letting God us you in publicly supporting the cause of the broken. I have talked to so many people who don’t know about these things!
Thank you SO much for posting this and for your support of Mercy Ministries!! I just graduated from Mercy not even a month ago and I’m really enjoying this brand new life of freedom in Christ. I don’t want to think about where I would be at this time if Nancy had not obediently followed God in starting this ministry and continuing it. I am so thankful for and her and for people like you who are getting the word out. I love your music and you are such an inspiration to me. Thanks again!
73 comments wow this ministrie has really REALLY touched peoples lives =]]]]]
I also love Mercy Ministries and Nancy Alcorn. I am one more transformed life. I cant even put to words the way that God touched me at Mercy. I was snatched from hell. I could have never imagined a place like Mercy Ministries. It is God sent and His presence is so apparently there. I would much much more than highly recommend this place. Coming from the lowest of low I was overwhelmed by God. I really cant express with Words how God has touched and changed my life! Thank you Nancy for your sacrifice…It made all the difference
I have to say that i am truily thankful for mercy ministries, and Nancy Alcorn because if it had not been for the vision that god gave her twenty-five years ago, i am not sure or shoulf i say that i know that i would not be were i am today.Because of the staff and nancy i know what freedom is and i now understand more than ever who god is and wants to be in my life. so i am so thankful for nancy and the staff and especially to those who prayed for us through our toughest times not even knowing who we were, but because they prayed for the ministry they prayed for us. so i am truily thankful. i would recommend mercy to anyone, it is truily a place were you may come in one way but you will not leave the same, it is impossible for you to leave the same way you entered. mercy restored the hope that i had lost.
I am so thankful that Mercy Ministries has gotten so much more “out there” for the public than it was even 10 years ago. I am a 2 time grad of Mercy. The first time the seed was panted, but I fell back into my party life full of drugs and cocaine. At 17 I was gang raped and got pregnant as a result. Having no one else to turn to, I called Mercy and they graciously opened their doors to me again. I am so thankful they did, because at my 36th week of pregnancy we found out that the precious life I carried inside had gone to be with the Lord. It was because of God walking me through that dark and trying time in my life, and the guidance of the staff at Mercy that I found I didn’t need the drugs to cope with what life had decided to dish out. God is more than enough. With the destructive path I was on, I don’t know what would have happened if Mercy wasn’t there to walk me through that time in my life. That was 11 years ago, and I am now a happy mom to 6 super boys, and a very proud wife to my soldier. I thank the Lord for Mercy Ministries, for Nancy Alcorn and her determination to do what the world says can never be done. I know I could never say thank you enough for saving my life, and showing me the true love and grace of God.
I am so blessed because of Mercy Ministries. My son Andrew Paul (7) is alive because of Nancy Alcorn’s obidience and discipline to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am so thankful that I was able to be apart of such an amazing place. This is a place where God is revealed to hurting young women. I am even more thankful that my son was in such a peaceful enviroment during my pregnancy. He is a blessing from God. In this home I found God’s grace and mercy. The staff is used by God to show His heart for hurting girls. I am forever changed by this experience. I could go on and on, but I do know that the love I felt in this home has enabled me to help other girls. I am always telling my story to other girls about Mercy Ministries. God is so loving towards us, He showed himself to me and my son through Mercy Ministries!
Thanks for supporting Mercy and being a voice! I feel like when others capture the vision, they are speaking out about our lives… and how special and important they are! I, too, and overwhelmed with gratitude for the Mercy team. My life has radically been changed, and I have never looked back. God is a big God and is using Mercy to change the lives of thousands of young women, and I am just one!
If it weren’t for Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries I would have been dead by now and so would have my birth-daughter (I was bulimic and was pregnant) Mercy is an amazing place!! Great place for treatment and a great place to support!!
Around this time four years ago I was a scared little girl. I struggled with eating disorders and self-harm. My head was full of voices telling me “You are going to die.” I believed in God and was terrified of hell. I didn’t hope for the future… I was just trying to survive.
My college RD insisted that I apply to Mercy Ministries and I felt like “what have I left to loose?” Mercy was last chance. I ended up going to Mercy for over a year. Everytime I felt like the staff should give up on me, they responded with a love that told me God was not giving up. I am forever thankful for the work God did there, and thankful to Nancy Alcorn for her faithfulness to God’s call on her life. I look up to her faith.
God has transformed my heart. He is setting me free from the addictions which trapped and defined me. Since graduating from Mercy I found love and purpose in my life that I never thought was possible. I work now in a dorm with at-risk girls. God uses the pain I’ve been through to help me encourage them… so none of it is wasted.
I am learning on this journey that Christ gives me mercy all along the way.
Mercy Ministries has changed my life forever. I am so grateful to Nancy Alcorn and all those who poured their life into mine and showed me the unconditional love of Jesus during my 7 months there. Because of Him, I now have hope again, I have life, and dreams for the future, the future He has planned for me, one filled with the fulness of life I never before dreamed I could have. I love you, Natalie! Your songs are a comfort and inspiration to me, reminding me of who I am and who my true Daddy is, and that He will always be there to hold me and love me when life and dreams appear lost and shattered. Thank-you for the hope you bring to others by living your life so beautifully for Jesus!
Natalie,
Like many of the others who have written, I am also a graduate of Mercy. It has been almost two years since I graduated, and I know that it is because God used Mercy in my life that I am still here today. I think one of the things that has blessed me the most is all the truth that I learned during my nearly 11 month stay at Mercy. It has arisen in my heart and spirit time and time again when the enemy comes to tempt me and steal my joy. I will forever be grateful for Mercy Ministries and Nancy Alscorn, along with her obedience to God’s call on her life. However, I will also be forever grateful for each supporter and partner of Mercy Ministries and for all the love they have imparted and continue to impart by giving!
I was able to attend the 25 year celebration, including the concert, and I would like to thank you for your continued support of Mercy and for speaking “the voice that brings change!” Your own testimony has displayed the faithfulness of the Lord and His healing power, and it speaks hope to many! Thank you for all you do!
May you be continually blessed!
Kim
Hey!!! I God placed it in my heart a few weeks ago to write a song for the Mercy girls…I don’t really sing so I said,ok God who will sing this song for the girls??? He said Natalie Grant. And thought well I’ll have to tell her what Mercy’s is and so forth, but then while trying to find away to contact you I saw that you supported Mercy already!
Hey Ladies,
It is so amazing to hear how you are all doing. I work for Mercy Ministries and we would love to hear from you. If you would like to share your testimony with other girls please e-mail me at JDugan@mercyministries.com. We started a graduate blog and would like to use it to encourage Mercy girls as well as girls that are thinking about applying to the program. Your help spreading the word about Mercy would be appreciated!
Thanks and God Bless!
Natalie! I too share your love for Mercy Ministries. As a Mercy volunteer I experience the power of God every single time I set foot on the Mercy campus here in Nashville. I am very inspired by Nancy. Despite any challenges she has continuously “stood at her post” and for that I am thankful. Her actions encourage me daily to continue to stand at mine.
In Him,
I am living proof today after 17 years I am still living the way of mercy, loving God and loving others where they are cause my life shows that mercy truly changes and saves lives… So happy to be reunited with Nancy the founder of mercy ministries after all these years this was a weekend I will never forget… Mercy ministries and Nancy Alcorn will always be a big part of my life as I reach out to others that are struggling with addictions, disorders, self harm etc.. I point to Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries share my story and let them know there is hope and a new beginning at Mercy that is where I was founded in Christ and learned about mercy and compassion because that is what they give there. God healed all my hurts and restored my life and I am ever grateful to Nancy Alcorn and Mercy Ministries for that.. God bless you Natalie
I want to thank you for your support, it has changed my life forever! Your singing talent is also soothing to my soul. Without your support and others, my husband would not have a wife, a daughter and a son. And my life would have cease to exsist. Thank you for your testimony and your choice of choosing life! I appreciate it!
God Bless your Ministry.
I am not a graduate of Mercy Ministries, but I serve the same God who has healed the thousands of girls who have graduated there. I too, was once a cutter, and I struggled with depression and suicide for years. The only thing that bothers me is the websites out there who are bashing Nancy’s sexual orientation and the true intentions of Mercy Ministries. Am I supposed to believe all of that stuff? I have read blogs from girls who have been to a MM home and claim that she is a lesbian. I have also read blogs from people who have been (supposedly) closely researching MM and say that they are trying to cast out demons and such. I really don’t want to beleive any of that, but…what am I supposed to think? Is this an attack of the Devil or what? Someone please provide some insight for me, because it breaks my heart to hear these claims about such a wonderful ministry.
I have been a volunteer at Mercy Ministries and have worked directly with the girls and Nancy Alcorn. I can say without a doubt that the stuff you are reading on these blogs and on the internet is false. Nancy Alcorn was previously engaged to a man (way back when) and gave it up for the ministry. No one that knows her thinks she is anything but a dedicated woman who gave up marriage, relationships and family to answer God’s call on her life by furthering the kingdom with Mercy Ministries. Also, the girls that go to Mercy Ministries get excellent care and counseling that is biblically based. However, there are people who are against biblical counseling…seems like those are the folks who are taking issue. Also, Mercy has books out about the biblical principles of healing that use in the program so you could read those. From what I have seen, Mercy Ministries is always really great about giving tours and welcoming people – you should come visit one of their homes sometime. You definitely can’t believe the stuff out there on the internet!
I have to agree with CC. I have known Nancy half my life, and have been through her program twice. I have never seen nor heard of any inkling to suggest anything but that she is a Godly woman who has chosen the ministry over family life. If you don’t believe us, read Matthew 7:15-20. In this passage Jesus talks about how you will know someone by their fruits. If Nancy was living a life like is said, do you think she or this ministry would have prospered the way it has? Jesus specifically said a good tree can not produce bad fruit and a bad tree can not produce good fruit. All I see from her is good fruits. Look at all the awesome people of God that back her- Natalie Grant, Point of Grace, Barlow Girl, The Osteen’s, Joyce Meyer, etc are just some of the well known ones. It saddens me to see that someone is trying to attack her in this manner, and it is something that we should remember as we pray for her and the ministry.
In response to Lindsay’s comment and question, I have to say that I agree with what CC and Elodie have said about Nancy being a true woman of God and about Mercy being a place that is truly dedicated to teaching biblical principles… I am a graduate of Mercy Ministries. I graduated the program in March of 2002 completely restored to a joyful and hopeful woman. I have had the privilege of knowing Nancy Alcorn, and she is truly one of God’s warriors… she has fought for the broken-hearted (like me) to be healed in God’s name. I think that is truly amazing!
As far as the casting out demons… it sounds like a lot of people who don’t understand Christian biblical principles are twisting words. NOW, when you get right down to it, we all deal with different demons every day… and by that I mean that you can call anything a demon. The battle of bulimia could be your “demon” or bitterness and unforgiveness or depression and so on… As a Christian, I believe that through life there is a constant spiritual battle, where we battle with these types of demons or whatever you want to call them. I think that most Christians would agree… from my experience at Mercy, I learned how to deal with my own personal demons and even how to help others with Biblical principles and scripture.
Proverbs 4:20-22…
My son, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words.
Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them
and health to a man’s whole body.
Thanks Mercy and Nancy!
I heard that too, about people being forced to participate in excorcisms and stuff. I don’t know if it’s true, and to be honest I don’t even know if I think it’s a good thing or a bad thing. I’m a little confused lol. I never heard anything about Nancy’s sexual orientation- but that’s horrible if people are making up lies about that.
Even if it was true though, should it matter? Nobody is perfect. Everybody struggles with something, and even if homosexuality is a “sin”, would it mean that everything else she did in her life was wrong? I don’t think so. It bothers me a little because I have friends who are gay, and even if that’s something they have to struggle with, they are still wonderful people who can do a lot to help others. Sorry for going a bit off topic, just some thoughts. 
Natalie~
I’m a Mercy grad from 2006. You came and shared your testimony and sang for us while I was a resident; it was truly amazing. You are such an awesome person and I thank you for sharing your life story with us. Your words and your encouragement made such an impact on my progress at Mercy. Keep rockin’ on the radio! Your music take me back to that day at Mercy…what a privilage it was to meet you.
Love and God Bless~
Ashley Roberts
Dear precious servants of God,
Holy greetings to you in the mighty name of jesus christ our Lord and redeemer.
I’m writing from kenya and it was by god’s grace that I visted the internet and was priveleged to find your contact. After prayerfuly studying and reading your webpages I was spiritually charged moved and thrilled.
We are a young growing christian group/church whose major aim is plundering hell to populate heaven.We are are caring for 40 parentless children and 19 widows. Besides that, we carry out bible study and evangelism to areas where we can restore more souls.
I,m making a humble prayer to our god that He may touch you and open doors for tobe in partnership so that we can push His wonderful work that he begun amongst us.
A Ministry well done by His faithful servants brings Glory to God!!!!!.
Grace, Mecy and Peace from God the father and Jesus our Lord upon thee as ye faithfuly labor in Him.
In Whom We Serve,
Pr. Dickson Makori.
Mercy Ministries is a wonderful ministry. I have enjoyed watching God show up and do amazing things. God is all over what is happening at Mercy and the vision Nancy Alcorn was given over 25 years ago. I pray for Mercy, the girls there, the staff, the leadership and will support them for many years to come. I speak outloud blessings, prosperity, freedom for every girl who applies to the program, who comes into the program, I pray for every supporter to be blessed. I pray that Nancy Alcorn would be blessed in every way! I pray for the staff to be strengthened in the Lord and peace their portion! Speak blessings out loud over Nancy and the ministry agreeing with God for good things to come their way!
Mercy Ministries and Natalie Grant have something in common that is so obvious to all who are around them…they love Jesus! Mercy Ministries and Natalie have both followed the calling God has put on their life. It’s a joy to see that He is completing the work that He has started in both Mercy & Natalie Grant. Praise the Lord!
I graduated from the Mercy home in Nashville, on Tuesday, February 1, 2000. Wow has it already been 9 years. It doesn’t seem that long ago that I received God’s healing at Mercy. I’m now talking to 12 to 24 year old females about their bodies and self image. Telling them how God healed me from anorexia, bulimia, depression and PTSD. Something I didnt ever think I was ever going to do. And because of Mercy staff encouraging me to keep playing my flute I am on the church worship to and I DONT WORRRY about messing up cuz GOD “gave me the notes to play.” I didnt ever think that I would be playing my flute in front of thousands of worshipers a week (sunday, wednesday, thursday and saturday). Because God gave Nancy the heart to help hurting young women I now live the way God wants me to.
Brooke (AKA Gertie
i love to affiliate with you and your work,
i am from kenya amessenger of the truth and the gospel.
God bless you as i hope to hear from you soon.
Pastor Collins
With the loss of my adoptive Mother last thursday. The lesson she gave me is to be ecxited about life and do all I am able. As was she being paralized from the neck down for 37 yrs helped more people like me than most of us who don’t have a disablity. she and i had coffee at 4am because she needed to help her cough. Most of the people in life have been very cruel, but not her. Working with women is very difficult when they don’t to see each other get better. rumors and gossip suspision and other ungod like behaviors are not part of the discipleship. The truth that sets us free is not the mss said about MM but that we learn Christs ways and read the word. We die for the lack Knowing the the word. lead astray by the deceiver. It is none of my business what any one thinks of me (because that is subject to change). Who I am in the Lord is all that matters. The loving God who relented from all wrath on countless occasions is the same always. The thorn that pual spoke of was not takin from him who knows what guilt or sin he carried but the thorn could have been any sin that we may be dealing with that we turn over over and over. wringing our hands and minds with grief. God grace love and mercy are what we reject when we go it alone. We may think we don’t matter in this world but to someone we may be their world. (friends share, friendless tear)
In case Kathryn reads this..I was also dismissed from the program..but I was there 8 months! It was strict. There were lots of rules. But it was out of care and concern. At least my birth daughter was a success through Mercy but my total healing was not. Mercy still has a huge place on my heart cause I saw LOTS of transformation. We don’t need Mercy for that to happen to us. We need God. Period. Will pray for you. Easy to remember your name since I am really Kathryn as well. God bless!
~Katey