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After thirty-five years as I minister, I walked away from that life to begin again. As I continue my life journey, I help others find their way, too. Want to walk together for a while?

The Best Way to Handle a Child’s Fit

July 25, 2022July 27, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

I remember one particular child who was pitching a lulu—screaming, grabbing things off the rack, colliding with other people.

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Who Do We Tell?

July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 3 Comments

It’s interesting what we will blurt out to strangers. 

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Conflict with Daddy

July 11, 2022August 3, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 7 Comments

He often said... that I was much weaker than him.  I wasn’t strong enough to work as hard as he did. I couldn’t stand up to pressure like he could. And I believed it.

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The Mean Dad

July 6, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 4 Comments

I wanted to grab him by the lapels, slam him against a wall and urge him to be nicer. 

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The Old (Crazy) Songs

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

Believe it or not, this was one of those “feel good” songs, where people stood up, swayed, and clapped their hands, smiling at each other, marveling at how they could worship and have fun at the same time. 

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Bullies and Victims: When Will Smith Slapped Chris Rock

April 6, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 10 Comments

I can’t deny that it touched off some old trauma in me, which explains why my heart pounded, my fists clenched, and my eyes welled up every time I thought about it.  

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Performing a Wiccan Wedding: A Change in Perspective

February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 4 Comments

Recently, I performed my first Wiccan Wedding ceremony for a lovely young couple and their baby.

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It Was Nice to Meet You

February 7, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

I try to hold onto the moment and make it count. But I can't slow it down

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Rocky Mountain Shame

January 27, 2022January 28, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

In our church, we were suspicious of anything too emotional. We thought it was dangerous to get too caught up in wonder or elation because happiness couldn’t possibly be spiritual.

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Throwing Away the Script

January 13, 2022January 15, 2022 ~ David Mercer ~ Leave a comment

"I'm ashamed of you," she said. But she didn't mean it. Her religious leaders taught her to say such things and it caused her pain.

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