Oceans in the Desert

By Kathi Pelton I am a glass-half-full kind of person. I rarely focus too long on what the enemy is doing but prefer to find out what God is doing and keep my eyes fixed there. But sometimes the enemy overplays his hand and you have to pay attention and say, “What’s up God?” I…

By Kathi Pelton I once heard a story regarding mercy that deeply impacted me. The story was about a young man who had committed the crime of desertion from Napoleon’s army for which he received a sentence of death. His distraught mother went before Napoleon and begged for mercy for her only son. He said…

By Kathi Pelton Spring has come and the ground has been prepared to receive the seeds that will produce a great harvest and multiply your return. Both the natural and spiritual soil is rich and prepared for the planting of seeds. I hear the Spirit saying that what is planted in the early hours of…

By Kathi Pelton There is a rest that is available for all of God’s people. It is a rest that brings peace, joy and stability through all of life’s seasons. Even in trials we have rest available that provides strength and endurance. Amid battles, rest gives us hope and confidence. And in seeking direction rest…

By Jeffrey Pelton “God enjoys our presence. He loves to hear us laugh and sing, and He sings over us with His own songs of joy as we live and eat and work and play.” Preston Sprinkle, Charis: God’s Scandalous Grace for Us Many Christians with sensitive consciences carry unwelcome and uncomfortable baggage in the…

By Kathi Pelton Often the greatest growth and spiritual preparations happen in dark and hidden seasons of life. I have learned not to be quick to dismiss those season where people feel isolated, set aside, and even forgotten. Most of our most significant growth comes during those difficult seasons. I remember a time that the…

By Kathi Pelton The thief is continually seeking a way to access your life, your home and your family. He takes great pleasure in robbing you and your family of peace, blessings, unity and prosperity. “Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 He prowls! Just…

By Kathi Pelton During our worship service this past Sunday, we were singing the words, “You are holy…” to the Lord. As we sang and declared these words to Him, I began to hear the Spirit of the Lord echo the words back over our congregation. As we sang, “Lord, You are holy.” He’d reply,…

By Kathi Pelton In many nations the first of May is set aside as a day honoring workers (laborers)— the struggles and gains of those who labor. Although some of it’s origins are rooted in a pagan fertility goddess— the Lord has often spoke to me on May 1st about a blessing coming upon His…

By Kathi Pelton “Hope deferred (delayed) makes the heart sick, but a dream (desire) fulfilled is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 I was praying for people who are living amid what I saw in the spirit as “hope deferred.” As I was praying, I saw a vision of many hearts. Within these hearts I…