A Message from Our Hearts

As many of you know, my husband Ian fell gravely ill with COVID in late December 2021 — and nearly died.

By the grace of God, and through the overwhelming prayers and love poured out by so many of you, Ian survived. It was nothing short of a miracle. His recovery took nine long months.

Then, just as we were beginning to find our footing again, new and frightening symptoms appeared. At first, we wondered if they were lingering effects of long COVID. But after a long and uncertain road to diagnosis, we learned that Ian had cancer.

Once again, we faced the unthinkable.

Once again, countless prayers went up on Ian’s behalf.

And once again, by God’s mercy — Ian survived.

Two profound things came out of this “healing crisis.”

The first was financial. So many of the most effective, life-saving treatments were not covered by insurance. The medical bills mounted. Ian was unable to work for almost two years, and I could only work part-time as his caregiver. We went deeply into debt.

The second outcome was spiritual — and far more important.

Through those dark, terrifying months, God came powerfully into our lives. He transformed not only our hearts, but the very way we work and serve others. Ian’s near-death experience opened our eyes to a truth we now live by every day: a deep, living connection with God through Jesus Christ (Yeshua HaMashiach) is the most essential thing in life. Without it, we perish.

As Ian recovered, God began to rebuild our lives — and He transformed our business into a ministry. He brought us new clients with deeper challenges, people walking through pain and despair who needed not just counseling, but prayer, faith, and hope. Lots of it. Sometimes daily.

After nearly two decades in practice, God anointed our work with a new depth of compassion, wisdom, and faith. Not because of anything we did — but because He has shown us His greatness, His faithfulness, and His unfathomable love.

And now, we face a new challenge.

Many of the people God sends our way cannot afford to pay for the help they desperately need. Yet their need is undeniable and urgent.

Almost every day, someone connects us with another person in crisis:

• A single father, terminally ill, terrified of leaving behind his young autistic daughter.

• A young woman who endured unspeakable childhood trauma — rape, incest, trafficking — now injured in a car accident caused by an uninsured drunk driver, living in constant pain and unable to work.

• A young couple, both survivors of trauma and mental illness, trying to build a stable life from the ruins of their past.

• A grieving father, reeling from his wife’s miscarriage, seeking strength to support her while carrying his own sorrow.

These are just a few of the souls God has placed before us.

Each one needs a miracle. Each one needs someone to pray with them, to listen, to guide them, to remind them of God’s unshakable love. And God has equipped us — through our own suffering and healing — to do exactly that.

We never turn anyone away. But the truth is, most of these precious people cannot pay us anything. Many are just one step away from homelessness.

For a long time, we simply prayed — asking God to sustain us so that we could keep helping everyone He sent. But this summer, our financial situation became dire. The debt from Ian’s illness, combined with our reduced income, has become too heavy to carry alone.

We went before the Lord and prayed for guidance.

And the answer was clear:

“Go to your friends.”

So we are humbly, faithfully, and with open hearts asking for your help.

Here’s how you can support this ministry:

1. Financial Support – If you feel led to give, whether through a one-time gift or ongoing monthly donation, we receive it with deep gratitude and joy. THANK YOU!

2. Prayer Support – If you can lift us and those we serve in prayer, please do. This ministry was born from prayer, and it continues to live by prayer.

3. Connection – If you know someone in need of healing, hope, or faith, please connect them with us. We are here to serve.

From the depths of our hearts — thank you.

Thank you for your prayers, your love, your faith, and your friendship through every trial.

You have been part of every miracle we’ve experienced.

And we believe, with all our hearts, that the greatest miracles are still ahead.

With love and gratitude,

Ian and Brandy