Oceans in the Desert

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 It also means to be detached, unfriendly, antisocial, unsociable, avoidant, remote, unapproachable, formal, stiff, withdrawn, reserved, unforthcoming,…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…

Kathi Pelton I am always so grieved to hear how many believers are plagued by feelings of condemnation. I watched my husband wrestle with this when he was young— breaking free was the best thing that happened to him! Condemnation causes God’s sons and daughters to feel separated from Him and from his intimacy with…

Offer Your Heart!Kathi Pelton I have been in ministry for about 35 years and been a parent for about the same amount of time. There is one thing that I have learned through all these years— often when we think that we are merely dealing with a person with a negative attitude or offensive actions,…

A Word for the WearyKathi Pelton As I sat down to pray and write, Papa God began to pour out His deep compassion for His sons and daughters who are battle-weary. The compassion that flowed was like strong arms reaching out to hold and lift up the weary ones. As I experienced this embrace from…

By Kathi Pelton Today (The first day of Passover 2023) the Spirit said to me, “Tell those facing difficult and painful times, ‘This too will pass.’ For I Am the Passover Lamb and My blood is upon the doorpost of your life.” Just as the blood of a unblemished lamb was placed on the doorposts…

By Kathi Pelton Our daughter has a tiny dog that frightens easily. Whenever he becomes frightened by a loud noise or stranger he will run away and hide under a chair, sofa or table. We will immediately try to get to him in order to hold him, comfort him, and defend him, but he makes…

By Kathi Pelton My husband and I are back in our home city in California for a family wedding. My husband was born here (as was his mother) and we called this city home until just about eight years ago. We absolutely loved raising our children in this area and we love how beautiful it…

By Kathi Pelton Today I was thinking about the Lord’s longing for His bride— for the ones who have yet to become heirs of salvation and a part of His bride. As I was pondering this, I looked up and I saw the large sign in our kitchen that says, “TOGETHER” but in that moment…