ENDORSEMENTS

To my sister Mercy Hope: What a joy to meet you in Nashville. Mercy, you are a very special lady and I praise God for your life, courage and for allowing Him to use you so lovingly and powerfully! Your friend,

Dr. Wess Stafford - President and CEO Of Compassion International

We have known Mercy Hope for a number of years and we can say without hesitation that she has a very solid life in God. She is one of most selfless and consecrated young people we have ever known. We highly recommend her.
Steve and Kathy Gallagher - Pure Life Ministries / Ellerslie School of Honor

Every time Mercy and I have rubbed shoulders I've found her to be amazingly enthusiastic about what she does. She has passion and conviction about her calling, which to me is admirable. I appreciate her.

Ann Downing - Christian Recording Artist / Conference Speaker

Mercy Hope is authentic and highly relevant for both believers and seekers. She connects with audience members in a way that I have rarely witnessed. Mercy's messages are extraordinarily powerful. Her delivery is straight from the heart of the Master. She is one of the remarkable young women of our time.

Maryanna Young - President of FMG Companies and Aloha Publishing

Mercy is one of the most ministry-minded and compassionate people I know. Her talent is surpassed only by her great heart for God and His people. I would highly recommend her as a speaker, writer, consultant or adviser.

Israel Wayne - Author/Speaker

Mercy has been a tremendous blessing to me personally. At the darkest moment of trial, when I was searching for any hope at all -- Mercy HOPE came! Her spirit is so finely tuned with God, she can be led of the Spirit to such an extent people feel like they've been with an angel when in her presence. She is a speaker that has actually lived what she is speaking -- she practices what she preaches and can relate to people on a personal, as well as spiritual, level. She is definitely one of my favorite speakers, I highly recommend her, she has a true walk.

Mega Watts - conference attendee

Over the years I have listened to many speakers, but very few touch the heart of our youth. This past year at our homeschool family camp I witnessed the anointing Mercy Hope has for young adults. Students in her session walked away changed, having heard from the Lord for their personal lives. Her story and messages are inspiring. The youth flock to her and receive the message she brings. Our camp was blessed to have Mercy be a part of it. Mercy and Wisdom's Gate are welcome to be part of any function our ministry puts together.

Victoria Hughes - Director of Homeschool Blessings and FIRE Homeschool Family Camp.

I have never known someone to be able to communicate with people so well, simply by listening to them. Mercy does not just lend her ears, mind or many resources to people for a moment or two; she devotes everything to loving them in a Christ-like manner for the entire time that she is with them. I know that in the times that I have spent with Mercy; I have been blessed to find such an abnormally caring, understanding, knowledgeable, and encouraging person, and friend, in her. When the time comes for her to speak, she speaks with the quiet, but confident, authority of a woman that has lived through some extremely difficult times; and more importantly, someone with the authority of Jesus Christ behind her. She is intelligent, soft spoken, to the point, confident, and full of common sense and wisdom. She is devoted to the Lord and to His calling for her. She is empathetic, loving, and encouraging. She has "been around the block", and is able to relate to so many people because of her experiences in life. Mercy Hope speaks by the mercy and grace of the Lord; and she brings hope to those that do not have it. Mercy has given everything that she is and has to the Lord, and to reaching others for Him. She is able to encourage other men and women to realize their full potential in the Lord; in spite of any difficult circumstances, or baggage that they may have. Her sphere of influence is limitless because she is backed by the Lord. I believe that she lives out the verse, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". (Philippians 4:13, NKJV) That says ALL things and means ALL things. She is helping people realize that and apply it to every area of their lives. Business, personal, learning, spiritual...etc. I am proud to know Mercy Hope, and am praying for her and others, like me, that she will impact.

Michael Baker

A ray of sunshine piercing through the darkest cloud adequately captures the impact of Mercy Hope’s life story and the very essence of the young lady herself. Having met and spent time with Mercy during a Women’s Leadership Conference in NC, at which she was one of the key speakers, I was captivated by the light that emitted from her personality and how she, holding on to God’s hand, overcame the deep darkness of being homeless, hungry and a victim of domestic violence. Mercy wore no evidence of her past; only the beauty of the morning sunshine. Her story is truly a testament of her namesake; Mercy and Hope.
Lorrie Lawrence - Transformations Ministries

It has been almost 4 months since our Women’s Leadership event and while I may not remember all the details of Mercy’s message I do remember the power of her message. Mercy’s life story gives hope in the midst of hopelessness and demonstrates in a very powerful way that we can overcome whatever adversity we face. It reminds us that Christ is with us always. It is evident that Mercy speaks from her heart, allows God to speak through her and lives her faith in a very real way. His love is reflected through her, not only with her message but through her smile, her gentle and humble spirit, and her strength through adversity. You know without a doubt that Mercy lives a Christ centered life. It is refreshing to see a young person such as Mercy willing to share her life story. I would encourage Mercy to speak to as many young people as possible. I believe she is someone who can make a real difference in the lives of young people today who face so many challenges, discouraging situations, fear, responsibilities, and uncertain futures. I believe Mercy knows that God is counting on her and she is definitely counting on Him. Mercy’s life message reminds me of 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…” In her weakness, Mercy was strong because His grace was sufficient.

Becky Carter

Mercy is considerate and Christ centered. I can honestly say that I have never seen her in a bad mood (even when we were roommates for six months). Mercy is full of integrity -- at her job and in her home. She is a good and caring big sister and role model to many. She has a heart to help people and is always looking for ways to share her faith in real and tangible way. Mercy loves the Lord and is willing lay down her life so others might know Him. She is the real thing.
Liz Fritz
 

As a potter for 20 years, I understand Mercy Hope's passion for helping herself form her own life into someone she can love and respect. And, like the pot, it was done with the help of God's hands. Her story is extremely moving. Her presentation is so genuine. Her willingness to share her life in order to help others is a blessing to us all. Mercy touched my heart and I'm sure she will touch yours.

Julia Rush - Fine Crafts, Hickory, NC

Mercy lives her life with purpose and with a strong desire to be holy in her pursuit of God. The greatest evidence that her pursuit of a holy life is genuine is seen in the compassion she has for others. Mercy Hope's life is proof that no one should ever be counted out of God's plan of redemption. She is proof that God can take a life that many would expect to produce little worth mentioning, and turn it into one that others want to emulate. In her life, the beauty of God's redemptive power shines with a fullness we rarely get a chance to see. He has taken one of the world's castaways and made her one of His daughters and an ambassador of His grace.

Justin Carabello

I wish there weren't so many states separating Mercy and I. I first met Mercy in high school at a homeschool conference. I was instantly drawn to her lively, vivacious personality while also intrigued and convicted by her family's radical commitment to Jesus. After many years, Mercy stills keeps in contact with me. She always makes me feel special, even though I know she is busy with many ministry opportunities. Her life is a living testimony of what it means to "love your neighbor as yourself." Her example, and the example of her entire family, has spurred me on to selfless love. I know God's hand is on her life. She's 'the real deal!'

Stacey King - First Grade School Teacher