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A Conspiracy of Silence

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

I’m horrified that we locked my sweet, loveable, funny aunt into a prison of silence, where she dreaded the day she would die and go to the hell we had created.

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Prayer? Try Rubbing a Lamp

March 8, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 1 Comment

I always wanted more than the genie experience. I preached that praying should be a constant communion of spirits. I tried to practice it, too. I poured my heart out for hours at a time....

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Not Experiencing God

January 27, 2019 ~ David Mercer ~ 11 Comments

I won't continue to pursue a relationship with someone who has ignored me my entire life.

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What Is God’s Plan For Me?

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 ~ David Mercer ~ 12 Comments

Has anyone ever gotten a direct answer from God?

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Silent Reckoning

May 17, 2017June 8, 2017 ~ David Mercer ~ 6 Comments

I finally admitted to myself that while I prayed constantly, God never answered back. No words came to me. The feelings I experienced were my own.  And the events that happened after I prayed had only the meaning I attributed to them.  It was painful.  I had poured out my life in service to someone … Continue reading Silent Reckoning

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