The ministry "Child of Mercy" was born in 2005. Their inspiring music and Denise's testimony is impacting the lives of many. Child of Mercy was interviewed and featured on 101.5 KAMB Celebration Radio, Reality Church TV, Take12 Radio and JCM Productions.

Denise's story was featured on CBN News "The 700 Club", Reality Church TV, Take12 Radio and JCM Productions. In October 2010, she made a guest appearance and shared her story on JCTV's "Top 3", a youth program on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. JCTV invited ChildOfMercy to return in August, 2011 to be the featured musical guest.  

The band has been touring over the past three years leading worship and sharing original music at several churches including Venture Christian in Los Gatos with Pastor Chip Ingram and playing numerous events including SPIRIT WEST COAST in Del Mar and Monterey. They are currently in the studio recording their new album with producer Erik Luper. Their music is featured on several radio stations across the country.

In addition, Denise Bridges speaks at shares her story at conferences, retreats, middle school/high schools, youth groups, festivals, recovery groups, etc.

Songwriting Awards and Recognition:
The song “You Are”, written by Denise Bridges, on Child of Mercy’s first album “The Narrow Road” earned her song-writing recognition at the 2006 ISC International Songwriting Competition and was chosen as a finalist for song of the year in the 2007 King Cat Songwriting Competition. The song “Another saint has gone home” written by Chris Rooke earned him an honorable mention in the John Lennon songwriting competition 2001. Keith Mohr/Founder of Indieheaven announced that Child of Mercy was nominated for "Artist of the year" in the 3rd annual "Momentum Awards".

Compilation Projects:
Denise’s song "You Are" was picked up by Roo Records to be included in a compilation project along side national recording artist Daniel James and world renowned singer-songwriter/recording artist JON GIBSON. Another song off the first album “The Narrow Road”, written by Denise Bridges and Stephen Martinez was included on Quickstar’s compilation project “Unified by Grace” released in 2009. Just recently, the song “Lay your hands on me”, off the new release “Broken Pieces” written by Chris Rooke will be included on a rock compilation “A call for healing” to be released in 2010. The proceeds from the two Quickstar compilations will aid a health clinic in Uganda.

TESTIMONY as seen on CBN NEWS “The 700 Club”(Detailed version upon request)

Psalm 40:2-3; "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire, He set my feet on a rock and gave me a place to stand, He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord."

"At the tender age of 6, my Mother began teaching me about Jesus and instilling in me her own life-changing faith. I vividly remember telling her I wanted to ask Jesus into my heart and kneeling with her to pray. I was raised in church, but as a teenager I began to feel like I was missing out, wanting to see what the world had to offer me. I truly believed that if I surrendered to God, I would be losing so much. During this time God tried to get my attention, but in my stubbornness I resisted Him with tears time and time again. I chose to walk my own path, and in doing so, paved a trail of heartache and extreme regret. When I finally came to my end, I began to hear God's voice and I could no longer resist. Seventeen years ago I surrendered my life into the hand of the Almighty. His Love and Forgiveness transformed my life and set me on a new course. Since then, he has done a miraculous work of healing and restoration. He's made all things beautiful in His time and I am overwhelmed with gratitude."

Life has not been easy for Denise Bridges.

Not understanding how to deal with her wounds, she learned how to suppress the pain by clinging to different vices such as drugs and alcohol to mask the hurt. Although her mother continued to raise her children in church, Denise rebelled and began a long search for love, fulfillment and happiness. Feeling as though herself worth was dependent on how she looked, she embarked on a professional modeling career that caused her to spiral down even further. She soon developed an eating disorder and became obsessed with her weight. After feeling she had no control over her life and along with other disappointments, she finally came to her senses and realized that the materialism and excess she became consumed with did not fill the empty hole in her heart. It was then that the Lord, in His great mercy and love, called her back to Himself. In May of 1992, Denise surrendered her life into the hands of the Almighty. Denise states, "I am so amazed that he would use my broken life as a testimony to His AMAZING love and mercy. "

The past seventeen years have been a sweet adventure but they are also mingled with some devastating choices that left her with life changing consequences. Through her pain and regret, the Lord has done an amazing work of emotional and spiritual healing. Denise states, “I now fully realize the DEPTH of love and mercy my Father has for me. He’s gone above and beyond my expectations by taking my broken pieces and making everything beautiful in His time. I am truly His Child of Mercy. ”