Nancy Alcorn

Nancy Alcorn is one of my heros. I look up to her and admire her. Her passion for young girls is incredible. Mercy Ministries helps so many young girls to get on fire for God and to live lives that please God. I hope to one day be just like her. I too want to help young girls see who they are in Christ, see who they can be on earth. Below is an article that Nancy Alcorn wrote about living free in Christ!






There Is Freedom In Christ by Nancy Alcorn
"The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me....He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners" (Isa. 61:1). Eating disorders, suicide, addictions, unplanned pregnancies...there is an epidemic of social problems that young adults face today. However, these are more than just problems. They are symptoms of a deeper crisis. Tragically, many young women and men are deeply wounded by incest, rape, physical and sexual child abuse, and other tragic experiences. In order for them to be free, the root causes and not just the symptoms must be dealt with. The main thing to realize is that without a changed heart, there is no such thing as a changed life. Jesus Christ is the only One who can heal a broken heart and bring true freedom. Young adults who are dealing with these intense issues need to know that they can be forgiven and receive new life in Christ. And God doesn't just forgive. He is able to provide a way for the shame, guilt, and fear to be removed. A person's past does not have to destroy their future. There is no quick fix, however. It is going through the painful issues and not around them that produces lasting change. This is where the assistance of a professional Christian counselor can help. There is hope. Healing is available. You can come out on the other side fully restored. Freedom can be an experienced reality.1
Make Your Day Count Are you facing a critical issue you need to work through? No situation is too difficult or hopeless for God. Speak to a parent, youth leader, pastor, or trusted teacher if necessary, so healing can begin.
1Nancy Alcorn, Mercy for Eating Disorders (Tulsa, OK: Harrison House Publishers, 2003) pp. 11–15.