Oceans in the Desert

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…

Kathi Pelton Feelings and emotions are both an amazing gift that brings us great joy as well as a source of confusion and raging chaos. We all have them and as believers we have to go through a process of learning to walk and live by the Spirit rather than by the narrative of our…

By Kathi Pelton The enemy is always trying to convince God’s people that He is distant or “aloof” from your life and the circumstances that surround you. Aloof means to be not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. It also means to be detached, unfriendly, antisocial, unsociable, avoidant, remote, unapproachable, formal, stiff, withdrawn, reserved, unforthcoming,…

By Kathi Pelton One of the greatest works that the Lord has done in me was to usher me from a life of fear to a life of peace. Peace is like a gently flowing stream that brings refreshing to all of your senses— to your soul. The key to finding peace for me was…