The Measure of Mercy

a short story of forgiveness and love

De: Janice Bayne, HTJ Fiction Publications

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the quiet rhythms of church life, mercy is easy to preach—until it becomes personal. When two break-ins shake Ithaca Independent Church in Roanoke, Virginia, youth pastor Jimmy Duncan finds himself working alongside steady, principled police officer Melinda Rockwell. As suspicion falls on a struggling teenager from Jimmy’s own youth group, justice and compassion collide, forcing the church to decide what forgiveness truly costs. In a story set against the familiar streets and faithful pews of Southwest Virginia, The Measure of Mercy explores grace under pressure, the courage to choose restoration over retribution, and the unexpected love that can grow when hearts are tested.