The list of challenges was long and appeared to be getting longer—addiction, illness, betrayal. Yet she kept coming back to what she calls "a spiritual instinct," the feeling that she had a God-given right to freedom.
Mercy is much more than being willing to stop short of condemning someone. As this article indicates, mercy also means being ready to recognize in others what God has created, and helping them to recognize it.
Popular music today often reflects a loss of hope that many people are feeling. Yet, in turning to God, we can face the serious challenges of our time with courage and a conviction of ultimate healing.