Our Purpose
- As a married couple and individual Christians seeking God’s face and presence, we hope to help family, friends and any of the Lord’s people who cross our path to fall deeper in love with Him and develop a richer everyday spirituality.
- In particular, we want to offer support and assistance for anyone on a journey through physical, emotional and spiritual depression – and those who love them.
What is “Elijah’s Hearth”?
- In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah fell into a major depression and wanted to die. God sent an angel, who provided water and a hearthcake for his impending long walk through the wildnerness. We figure God’s angel cooked that sustenance on Elijah’s hearth. We hope this site similarly will help sustain you on your way.
Strength for the Journey
Speaking:
“A lot of people don’t realize that depression is an illness. I don’t wish it on anyone, but if they would know how it feels, I swear they would think twice before they just shrug it.”
— Jonathan Davis
Praying:
I pray today, Lord, for the mental illnesses I have. I also pray for all those who suffer from emotional pain. Some suffer in silence, alone. Some feel ashamed and don’t know how to ask for help. Some lash out, and their pain affects those around them. Some despair, their hopelessness so deep that they hurt themselves. Be with each of us, Lord. Open our eyes to one another’s hurt, that we may treat each other as You treated all the broken ones who came to you. Give us hope for another day. Amen.
Reading:
“It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”
-– Psalm 18:32
Musing: With Mike
This time …
Since this website originated largely because of my journey with depression, I feel compelled to occasionally give you a glimpse into that journey and let you know how things are progressing. And I have been struggling lately.
I don’t like to talk about it much, quite honestly. But if I struggle in complete silence, then nothing good comes from my life. Perhaps by my sharing a bit of my experience, you will have a little better understanding of what someone in your life is enduring.