He Is with You Through the Water and the Fire - Daniel Pontious, Sonora, CA - Jun 22, 2025

While it would seem that there's an enormous amount of opposition in the spirit realm lately, I don't think that I can ever recall a time where there were so many of God's sons and daughters enduring such opposition from the enemy upon their minds and their personal lives.

As soon as I opened my eyes one morning, I heard this passage of Scripture whispered by the Holy Spirit into my ears: "When you pass through the waters, I WILL BE WITH YOU, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you" (Isaiah 43:2 AMPC, emphasis mine).

Those of us who are feeling as though we've been drowning in the waters or the fires of this life (all of these things that look like obstacles to where the Holy Spirit is sending us) have an assurance from God that even if we find ourselves traversing places like these, He hasn't abandoned us or left us there alone.

While I know that during these times it feels like He's not there for us, nothing could be farther from the truth! He said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5 NKJV).

Building on the Right Foundation   READ MORE

Seek and Serve - John Belt, Oklahoma City, OK - Jun 22, 2025

Be Ready and Watch

We must be ready and alert—spiritually awake to know what God is doing. Only through a heart connected to God in worship and prayer will our lamp be kept burning.

"Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning." (Luke 12:35 NKJV)

In this passage, it is important to embrace "being girded," as it means being ready to serve. As we read on, we see Jesus says that the Master responds, girding Himself to serve those who are found doing these things.

"Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them." (Luke 12:37 NKJV)

There is a blend of servanthood being combined with a life of prayer that brings forth Kingdom results in our lives. After all, the greatest will be those who have chosen to be servants of all. In a self-serving world, God is looking for those who will have a heart to serve in love—not to be noticed. Our heart should be to serve God and serve others. Jesus came to serve and to help. He also sent us the Helper, the Holy Spirit. The heart that has these ingredients of service and prayer will have a great impact.   READ MORE

The Book of Revelation, Part 34 - Rick Joyner

      As we mature in the Lord, we begin to distinguish the earthly blessings from the spiritual and eternal ones. As this happens, we begin to seek the spiritual and eternal blessings more and seek to abide in the spirit realm more. We eventually become more at home in the spiritual than we are in the natural. Ideally, if we have kept the Lord our first love and the pursuit of Him our top priority, it should be a “natural” next step when we make the transition to eternal life. Like the apostle Paul, we will then desire this so much it will be hard to want to stay longer in the earthly realm. We will long for the transition and want to go “home.”

      The most important change that comes with maturity is that we esteem knowing the Lord and drawing closer to Him more than receiving blessings in our natural lives. There is no greater blessing than knowing Him and His presence, and there is no greater treasure than to be close to Him.   READ MORE

The Separation Is Bringing Multiplication - Andrew Towe, Chattanooga, TN - Jun 16, 2025

A Necessary Separation

The Lord spoke to me, saying, "We are entering a time of separation that is necessary to fulfill My promises. Do not be afraid of the separation that is already upon you, for it is essential for what is to come. Many of you are staring at the ashes of dashed dreams, hopes, and visions, feeling as though you have lost everything, but I proclaim that from those very ashes I will create something beautiful. Your miracles, breakthroughs, deliverance, and provision do not come from what you have lost but rather from what you have left.

"Why are your eyes steadfastly looking upon the ashes of your dashed dreams, hopes, and visions? Why do you only see loss? I tell you to see through the lens of My Spirit the beauty that I am creating! Dream again, for it will be from those very ashes that I will create something so beautiful that it will astonish all those who gaze upon it."

When the Lord shared His message about separation, He gave me a vision of a woman who was clearly pregnant. I then saw her in a hospital room after having just given birth, where she received her baby into her arms.

My initial reaction to this vision was one of confusion. I could not understand how the vision could be tied to the word of separation, loss, and the blessing that would arise from what remained. Then the Lord made it clear to me that the arrival of a new season demands this very separation, just as the baby was separated from its mother's womb and had its umbilical cord severed. Not until then could the mother see, experience, and embrace the promise of what she had carried for nine long months. To give birth to a new season, there must first be a separation from the womb, then a passage through the birth canal, and ultimately an embrace.

Clearing the Way for New Beginnings   READ MORE

We Declare SHALOM -- Peace in Place of Chaos - Karen Hardin


This is a special call to prayer due to the national chaos which has been planned for tomorrow, Sat June 14 with Anti-Trump "No king" protests organized across our nation. Combine that with the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, which have begun to spill out into other cities--and you can see an organized intent to stir rage and disruption for destructive means.

May this weekend of intended protests and riots turn into revival and crying out for God.

Please take time to join now and pray that this plan of lawlessness will not succeed and the attempts to launch rage and violence will fall to the ground.

  1. We bind the lying lips of the media, legislators and organizers who have spewed propaganda to align with lawlessness. We say be silent and declare the lies of their mouths will be stopped. (Ps 31:18)
  2. We pray as You have often done in the past, that even the weather will work against them where forces have aligned for destruction.
  3. Where outwardly we see many who present themselves to be "righteous" in these issues, but like the Pharisees, inwardly they are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness, may it become abundantly clear to all. May they be stripped of any and all authority as they have worked to sow division. We declare their efforts null and void. (Matt 23:28)
  4. We speak SHALOM--God's peace, restoration and protection--over our nation. That it will be like a blanket that will bring calm where they have tried to release rage, confusion and violence. We pray that any uprising will be put down immediately and the angel of the Lord will drive them back. We pray fhat law enforcement will be protected and willing to keep the peace and not allow violence or destruction to erupt.(Ps 35:5)
  5. We declare that as we pray for the protection of our nation, that these efforts and organizers will be dispelled. That we will look around for those who have planned this destruction, but will not find them. That those who wage war against us will be as nothing at all. (Is 41:12)
  6. We pray for the minds of those who have been taken by offense against President Trump and our nation because of the "no king" propaganda, that their eyes will be opened to the truth. We pray release of their hearts and minds for those held captive by this ungodly rage and offense and loose a spirit of forgiveness, humility and love instead. (2 Tim 2:26)
  7. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem and protection over Israel from retaliatory attacks and that America will not abandon her, but remain aligned with her for she is the apple of Your eye. (Ps 122:6)

Remain steadfast and vigilant. The importance and need of intercessors to quell these attacks and this divisive spirit is needed now more than ever.

Blessings,

Karen Hardin

Director, City-by-City Prayer Network

  Jun 10 - The Book of Revelation, Part 33 - Rick Joyner

      The Lord said that the gates of hell would not prevail against His church. The gates of hell are access points the powers of hell come through to corrupt and destroy. Can we now say that His church has not been preyed upon through these gates? We can if we understand the true church of God and can distinguish it from the church mankind has built.

      The church the Lord has been building throughout this age has withstood every onslaught from hell and remained a pure, chaste virgin waiting for the Lord’s return. It is “a little flock” and a “hidden seed” that is unseen by most, but it continues to this day. But this church is not the one mankind recognizes. That church is recorded in man’s histories, which are the only histories most know.

      There are some histories that record the “hidden seed” that kept itself from the corruptions of man’s church. We will discuss these, as they can be filled with insights and wisdom from those who followed the Lord where He walked. Many of God’s faithful ones have been part of man’s church and have accomplished much for the Lord there. This is why there will be a time when the Lord says, “Come out of her, My people” (see Revelation 18:4). He wouldn’t say this if He did not have people in that church.   READ MORE

Heavenly Blueprint or Empty Canvas? - Nathan Shaw, Dunedin, New Zealand- Jun 5, 2025

Heavenly Blueprint or Empty Canvas: What's Your Perspective?

Many Christians want to walk in destiny but struggle to know God's plan for their lives. When it comes to walking in destiny there are two common perspectives. The first perspective is based on heavenly blueprints. The process goes something like this: You discover the heavenly blueprint that God has for your life, and then live your life according to its content. The second perspective is based on empty canvases. The process goes something like this: You are a free-will being. Your life is a gift from God. You get to shape and color the canvas of your life.

The first perspective is based on a blueprint that is already finalized. The second perspective is based on an empty canvas which is in the process of being shaped and formed. The first perspective emphasizes God's initiative. The second perspective emphasizes human initiative. Both perspectives are biblical and accurate. The Bible clearly portrays walking with God as a covenant relationship in which both parties take initiative.

Imagine for a moment that God gifts you with a house. It is the perfect house for you and enables you to accomplish everything He has called you to do. Think of the house as your destiny. You can move anywhere in the house, and you will remain in God's will. But God doesn't dictate how you are to decorate and furnish the house. In fact, He wants you to give each room its own unique expression. He may give you suggestions for each room, and He will certainly help you implement your design, but ultimately He wants you to take the initiative. It's your house. He gifted it to you, and He's excited to see what you will do with it. God did it this way because He wants sons and daughters, not robots.   READ MORE

The Seed That Restores Destiny - Karen Hardin

June 4, 2025

Courage is a powerful force! It creates a reaction in people. It can bring people back to their destiny and restore vision. Courage can also cause the earth to quake and our enemies to flee.

We can see that in the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer in I Samuel 14. Jonathan had great courage to take on a battalion of 20 Philistines who were stationed on a mountain. Jonathan told his armor bearer, “who knows but that God can save by many or by few!” It was probably the worst strategy ever! Even so, they climbed up the mountain to the awaiting army. It was crazy in every way.

They were at a distinct disadvantage regarding both position and numbers and yet, Jonathan had courage. His courage spread to his armor bearer---and they completely eliminated the enemy!

Scripture tells us that afterwards the Israelites began to shake (and take courage) and the Philistine armies began to shake, with fear. But it also says the earth began to shake. But more than that happened.

I Samuel 14:15, 20-22
Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God…

Then Saul and all his troops assembled and marched to the battle, and they found the Philistines in total confusion, with each man wielding the sword against his neighbor. And the Hebrews who had previously gone up into the surrounding camps to join the Philistines now went over to the Israelites who were with Saul and Jonathan. When all the Israelites who had been hiding in the hill country of Ephraim heard that the Philistines were fleeing, they also joined the battle in close pursuit.

So the LORD saved Israel that day…

The Book of Revelation, Part 32 - Rick Joyner

      How did most of the church fall into such depravity that it would be called “the Great Harlot” and “Mystery Babylon” in the Revelation given to John? The institutional church through the Middle Ages descended into a deep darkness that is incomprehensible today. Its nature and practices could hardly have been more contrary to the teachings and instructions of Jesus or His true followers. This terrible fall and corruption of the church was predicted in the vision John was given, and it happened just as it was portrayed.

      Why was this shown to John to give to the church? Because this “Great Harlot,” also called, “Mystery Babylon,” is what the church would become if it abandoned the place of the Holy Spirit and became dominated by carnal, fallen men. The “man of sin” that would take its place in the church was a personification of “the sin of man.” This was the ultimate manifestation of the corruption and depravity of man by the fall, man’s determination to go his own way without God.

      The “man of sin” is who we all would be if we had not been shown mercy, born again, and given a new nature to grow up into—Jesus Christ, who is the Righteousness of God. The “man of sin” was prophesied to take his seat in “the temple of God,” the church, displaying himself as God. This was a personification of the sin of man ruling the church, which it did for a time.

      Though what happened in the Middle Ages is far in the past, it is crucial for us to understand it to be free of the grip it still has on the church, which is contrary to Christ, as we will see. This perhaps validates the statement, “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.” This may not be Scripture, but it is true.   READ MORE

Throw Your Net on the Other Side - Kathi Pelton, Portland, OR - May 31, 2025

The Miracle Came as a Result of Hearing and Responding

There are times in all of our lives when it seems like all that we're working for and reaching for comes up empty.

The disciples understood this situation, and they were quite frustrated and tired. They had been out fishing all night without any success. Then when they were giving up and coming back to shore, Jesus appeared and told them to throw their nets on the other side of the boat.

I can only imagine what they were thinking! "How is that going to help? We're exhausted. We're done!" But Jesus persisted in His request, "Throw out your nets once again but on the other side."

Some of you may be feeling like His disciples on that day. You've worked hard and tirelessly. Now you're tired, frustrated, and just "done." You're about to abandon any attempt to continue trying, but I see Jesus coming upon the shore of your life, and He is shouting to you, "Throw your net on the other side!"   READ MORE

Letter to Chinese Christian Leader in Prison - Karen Hardin

May 28, 2025

Today, read a letter to a Christian prisoner in China from a Christian brother in his church. It is contemplative, encouraging, and personally challenging.

Our second article is revisiting how some believers in China used masks and the pandemic to share the Gospel in Wuhan, where the virus first broke out. Praise God for bold, creative witnesses!

In Christ,

Kevin & Karen

 PS - IMPORTANT PRAYER REQUEST!Karen felt led by the Lord to run for a state officer position within the Oklahoma GOP party. This position would give her considerable influence in the GOP party across our state AND nationwide as she would be one of two representatives of the Oklahoma GOP to the national GOP party. The election by the State Committee of the Oklahoma Republican Party for this position is this Saturday, May 31. Pray with us for God's will to be done. Thank you. 

May 27 - Week 21 - The Book of Revelation, Part 31 - Rick Joyner

      We are preparing to examine some very challenging facts about church history. If we do not see them through the Lord’s eyes, they can lead to cynicism and critical judgments of the church—and of people—which can darken our hearts. Let us keep in mind that not every church that has claimed to be the church of Jesus Christ was built by Him. His church has always been “a little flock,” a remnant that has resisted trying to build for this age. Rather, it seeks the city God is building, a heavenly city.

      The church the Lord is building is “not of this world” and is in contrast to the spirit of the world and the church man is building, which is of this world and, in many ways, is contrary to the Spirit of God. Distinguishing between these is one of the primary messages of the entire book of Revelation. The distinction between what man is building and what God is building addresses some of the most fundamental differences between walking with God and just adhering to religious practices. These are two different paths, and they are coming to an ultimate clash at the end of the age. This is a basic message of Revelation, and it is critical for us to understand now.

      These two ways are as different as the attempt by men to build a tower to heaven and Abraham’s pursuit of the city God is building. The men of Shinar sought to build a city for themselves and to make a name for themselves—not God—so they would not be scattered over the earth (see Genesis 11:4). In contrast, in the next chapter, God gave Abraham everything the men of Shinar had vainly sought. Abraham was shown the city that God was building, and he was given a name and a family that will last forever.   READ MORE

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Comparison Is the Thief of the New - Sara Whitten, Kerrville, TX - May 25, 2025

Don't Let the Old Frame the New

As we enter a season, new things begin. The initial foundation is laid. The seed is given. However, sometimes new beginnings, at the outset, look a whole lot like old beginnings that didn't end as we had hoped.

The beginning of Peter's net-bursting catch in John 21:6 began with a call to go fish... again, in the same place, with the same nets, and in the same boat where he had been fruitless before.

But a shift had occurred. This time there was a mingling of the Lord's timing and the learned obedience of a Peter whose heart had grown and been shaped over time by his walk with the Lord. The Lord is inviting us now to a "new" beyond comparison.

Comparison, at its root, isn't always bad. Comparison notices similarities and differences. It can become a slippery slope, however, when our comparison is tainted by judgment. It sounds like "this is better," or "this is worse," or "this is the same," etc.   READ MORE

May 20 - Week 20 2025 - The Book of Revelation, Part 30 - Rick Joyner

      The seven churches addressed in Revelation are named in the sequence of the ages, or time periods, they represent. These periods can vary in length a great deal, from a couple of centuries to over a thousand years, so they are not defined by the amount of time but by the main spiritual conditions of each period.

      The meaning of each name is also prophetic of that period. So, it may seem logical that all of the other “sevens” named in Revelation would fall into the same sequence and relate to these same church ages, but that is not always the case.

      Again, if prophecy followed a mathematical formula or pattern that is easy to figure out and follow, it may be easier for us to find scientifically-minded people who could figure out prophecy for us. But making things easy does not seem to be a priority for the Lord. In fact, He seems intent on making it harder to separate out those who do not value His truth enough to persevere through the difficulties. He would rather have us become dependent on His Spirit to lead us into all truth. The many attempts to figure out Revelation in place of seeking the Holy Spirit to understand it is a reason for much of the confusion taught about it. READ MORE

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