Are You Being Led Astray?

You ran well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? Galatians 5:7 

Is there a person you know and love that is a gifted Bible teacher?  Maybe someone in your life that you can trust whatever he or she says?  

Do you think it's possible that you could be led astray by this person? Most wouldn't even consider this option.  

Casting Crowns has a song that really spoke to me when I first heard it years ago.  Here's just an excerpt from the lyrics - 

As darkness pulls the strings

Be careful little feet where you go

For it's the little feet behind you

That are sure to follow

It's a slow fade

When you give yourself away

It's a slow fade

When black and white have turned to grey

Songwriters: John Mark Hall

Slow Fade lyrics © My Refuge Music, Be Essential Songs

Over the years, friends would text me and say "you need to watch so and so".  Often I had never even heard of them.  Before I would consider watching, I would pray and the Lord would give me discernment.  More often than not, He would tell me NO.   I wouldn't know why in that moment, but over time, I would be shown.   The same is true for people we used to have at our house for ministry meetings.  People we love and trust.  The Lord had us fade away from some of these folks.  I began seeing some odd things.  Things that didn't settle with my spirit.  Again, caution from the Lord.    

Now you don't always throw the baby out with the bath water, but instead pray for them.  Pray for their eyes to be opened.  Pray for God to reveal HIs truth to them so that they will not continue in a path of deception and for others not to be led astray.   That's what I'm being called to in this season.   In 2014 the Lord showed me to pray for blind eyes open and deaf ears open and over the past almost 10 years, He has revealed more and more deception in the Church and in our world.  

One of the things the Lord showed me early on in my walk was not to hop from conference to conference, prophetic or otherwise.  I was to seek Him on whether I could go or not.   I see so many people that are "conference/prophetic" groupies.   They want the next "now" word.  Facebook is horrific for this.  Every person  thinks they are a prophet.  Feel good words that could apply to just about anyone.  The sad part is the followers of these people  grab onto these words and end up becoming hopeless and discouraged because they didn't come to fruition as "prophesied".  The other thing I hear about lately from every "voice" out there is we are in a new era.  God is doing a new thing and they are the only ones God is giving revelation too.  And they want you to buy into this new revelation!  

Ecclesiastes 1:9 says there is NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.    Are these people glorifying God or glorifying man?  Are they lifting up the name of Jesus or are they talking about what they can do?  I wouldn't want to hear this when I arrive in heaven - Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.  Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’  And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!

I love the prophetic.  I love it when God reveals His heart and character to someone.  I love the transformation, the healing and the fruit it brings.  I am not against it.  What I am not excited about is when "ministers" have people crawling around on the floor looking for gold dust or feathers coming out of nowhere.   God may allow for these manifestations on rare occasions but I'm pretty confident we aren't to be on the floor looking for them.  

Many are being led astray.  They are being taught they can project themselves into other places - that's called astral projection and if you do the research on that - it's demonic.  It's not of God.   Here's a good article on it https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-astral-projection.html     Another real concern is that people are being told they can go to heaven anytime they want.   Again, this is something that God may do but it's rare.  It's not something to be sought after.  This simply is not healthy!   Doors get opened by doing this stuff - wrong doors - and they are doors YOU won't be able to close when you realize the Truth about it.  Only God will be able to shut the doors for you.  It will take repentance and some deliverance ministry.   Oh this stuff sounds good and might even look good.   It might even bring some initial "fruit" like say a smile or joy, but is there lasting fruit - fruit that lines up with the Scripture.  Does it bring transformation to your life in a godly way?   Does it bring healing to an area of your life? 

I know people who have been "translated" but it wasn't because they asked for it.  It was because God wanted to use them somewhere else.  I don't doubt these experiences, because I feel I might have had one.  I remember one night I was lying in bed, half asleep half not.  Suddenly I was on what was called the Gaza Strip.  I was standing on a street corner and I was praying against a suicide bomber not 50' from me.   The next morning when I got on my computer, back in the days yahoo had a ticker running across the bottom of my screen and it caught my eye.  It said "suicide bomber" was diverted on the Gaza Strip.   Wow!!  Now was I there?  I don't know.  Was I dreaming? Maybe.  The experience was very real.  But it was all God!  It had nothing to do with me seeking it out.  All I knew was I felt led to pray against the bomber and I did and it was diverted. I had never heard of the Gaza Strip prior to this.  Ken has had several experiences where he felt like he was in heaven and each time there was healing, cleansing, deliverance and such an awe of the Lord Jesus.  They might have been visions or a dream or real.  Only God knows.  The fruit was the evidence of it being legitimate.  

The Bible is clear that many will be deceived in the last days!   That means even the ones you know and trust.   It is so vital to ask the Lord for the gift of discerning of spirits and to seek wisdom in your decisions.  Even decisions about who you listen to, follow or even the church you go to.   Who you surround yourself with will have a direct impact on your walk with the Lord, good or bad!! 

The Christian must have a spiritual radar that detects the difference not only between bad and good but also among good, better, and best. 
          —Dennis Swanberg

Discernment is not just recognizing the good, better, best or bad, but it's also not doing what the Word of God says.  Many are deceived because of their own lack of understanding, lack of obedience to the Word.   The Bible is not just a book we can pick and choose what we want.  Each verse is a promise, a command and an instruction of how we should live, be and act!  

We also have to get our eyes OFF of the gifts and the manifestations of the gifts but instead.....

Keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.  We need to spend time in His Presence, getting back to our first love!  We need to get back to the HOLY FEAR OF THE LORD. The awe of the LORD!!  We need to know His Word so much that if someone says something, we will immediately recognize it's not of God.    As we abide in the Lord, we bear fruit John 15.  When we are washed in the Word, our life reflects it, our actions and words manifest godly things.  Signs and wonders will follow - but we need to be sanctified in Truth! 

My prayer is that in these last days, we will ALL seek the Lord on a deeper level than we've ever known.  That God will open our eyes and give us great wisdom and discernment.   And if you recognize something is off, pray for that person.  Pray for those following them.  Ask the Lord to intervene!!  

Prayer/Praise

Ken - please pray for Ken to have continuous work through the winter.  

Michele - please continue to pray for healing.  

Ministry -  God has been giving us some pinpoint words of knowledge for others and have seen instant healing.  We are continuing to go deeper with our Church and homegroup - and growing.  

Praise - Love Montana more than I can express.  I thank God almost daily for the views, the people and the simpler life.   I do miss my KC restaurants and some conveniences... so if you're coming for a visit, don't be surprised if I have you bring a care package.  :) 

I am so thankful for those who reach out and ask me to pray.  It's such an honor.     Recently at church a testimony came forth someone was healed of cancer who was on hospice.  They said the Lord took them to heaven in a vision and showed her it was because of the prayers of the Saints.   

Let's keep praying for each other!  

 Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole 

michele@wantinsight.com

michelecole.thrivelife.com - quality freeze dried food - simple to use, quality, non GMO, nutritious & delicious.   I am looking for people who might want to host a Tasting Party - you can earn free food without even spending anything.  

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840  (preferable as the options below will tax us) 

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through 

Paypal - paypal.me/micheleacole 

Venmo- @Michele-Cole-20

Cashapp - cash.app/$micheleacole2019     

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840

     This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

     Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

     7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

     Phone 913 310 0279

     www.thesignatry,com

     This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.  

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted).  We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord. 

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.  

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers.  We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.  

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world.   To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas.  Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!!  We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.  

Going Deeper

Have your roots planted deep in Christ. Grow in Him. Get your strength from Him. Let Him make you strong in the faith as you have been taught. Your life should be full of thanks to Him. Colossians 2:7 

Have you ever prayed for something and just the opposite occurs?   I think we all have at some point.  

For the past few years, I've been crying out to God, take me deeper, restore the joy of my salvation, give me the childlike faith I used to have.  I want such a hunger and thirst for Him that I am never satisfied.  

When I first got saved, I prayed for world overcoming faith.  I really think that was the Holy Spirit prompting me to pray that, because now that I've been walking with the Lord for 20+ years, I don't think I'd word it quite that way.  LOL! 

I'm not writing this to gain sympathy.... I'm writing because one I feel like the Lord asked me to and two because I think my life parallels what the Church may be going through (just different circumstances).   Often, I "feel" an atmosphere and can pick up on what others are going through, or a spirit a city may be oppressed by.  

I have been being hit with wave after wave of depression, a longing to go home/heaven.  I am discouraged.  I'm tired of not feeling well, living with chronic pain & suffering day in and day out.  I'm tired of not sleeping much.    I find myself thinking why would I want to continue living if this is what life is going to be.  I feel like what Solomon wrote in 

Ecclesiastes 1:2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher “Utterly meaningless!  Everything is meaningless.”

I believe the Church is being pressed beyond measure.  I believe we are experiencing trial after trial and crushing after crushing for a reason.  We are experiencing hardships and suffering because God wants us to go deeper.  I don't believe He's the author of these, but I do believe He uses them for our good and for the good of helping others.  

Sunday, our pastor said the theme of this year is "Going Deeper".    I resonated with that, because I've been praying that for sometime.... I do believe God is calling His Church to a deeper more intimate relationship with Him.   We are coming upon a great storm, something that we need to know Him, trust Him and can depend on Him to see us through.   The only way we can do those things if we go deeper.  We have to be willing to go into the deep end without knowing the outcome.  We have to jump in even if we don't know how to swim.  

Last May, the Lord told me he was taking away my Facebook income.  One by one all my accounts dropped off.  In July, we were told to move out of our rental which was affordable.  The only rental God opened the door for was one that was almost double what we paid.  We jumped in - trusting Him.....     We are now paying 3x what we were (mostly because our electric/gas bill).  Our income is not enough to pay this increase and we have had to pay most by credit card.   This is the first time since 1986 that we have had any credit card debt or debt at all (except our house in KC).   This is quite difficult because we are barely keeping our head above water.   Why am I telling you this?  Well, once again the Lord is showing us WE MUST TRUST HIM - and that He is our provider.  We must learn how to depend on Him for everything.   I have had a few animated discussions with Him because I had enjoyed going back to work (remotely) and making an income again.  It was such a nice 2 years of not having to wonder how we would pay a bill or how we would be able to eat?  God has always been faithful but if you've had to depend on him for everything, you know it's still a hard walk to walk.   Just a few days ago, the Lord said to me, this is an answer to your prayer.  You asked to go deeper.  You asked for faith that would sustain you?  You asked for world overcoming faith.  I am so ready to throw in the towel.... and yet somehow, His grace sustains me and I overcome.  

It is so easy here in America to make our income our god; to make health insurance our god; to make anything that brings us comfort our god.   I believe the Lord is wanting His Church to release everything that will hinder us in going deeper with Him.  

Are we willing to surrender our daily life to the Lord?  Are  we willing to be intentional day in and day out to seek the Lord for what HE has planned for our lives that day?  And will we be obedient?  

Recently in our home group, we were talking about the passage in John 14:14 If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.   What it all boiled down to was as we abide with Him, as we seek His Kingdom first, then we will bear fruit.  Fruit not only the fruits of the spirit, though those are important, but fruit meaning we will know His will, hear His voice and act on what He asks of us.    I saw this graphic on Facebook and it resonated so deeply within that I wanted to share it here.  "Time is non-refundable.  Use it with  intention!"   There is so much that God wants to do in us and through us, but we have to be willing.   I'm sure some of us are doing some things that are good, but let's all ask God if that's what He wants us to be doing.   

Here are a few questions I pray and ask when I wake up each morning.  

1.  Lord, what is on your heart today?  

2.  Lord, who do you want me praying for today?  

3. Lord, is there anyone that you want me to do something special for?  Is there someone in need?  

4. Lord, what do you want me to learn today in Your Word?  How can I apply that to my walk with You?  

I pause between these questions and listen intently...journal what I hear and then act on it!  I don't mean this arrogantly but He wants people to be encouraged?  I must text sometimes upwards 10-40 people a day - something I sensed in my spirit.  I often get a response that what I sent was very timely and quite encouraging.   Sometimes we just have to be intentional on LISTENING!  Not always asking - oh and believe me, I ask and ask and ask.   

Going deeper may unfortunately take a trial or an unwanted experience to get your eyes on Jesus.   Sometimes, a thorn in the flesh helps us to become more dependent on Him.  Sometimes going deeper may mean just rest - not sleep necessarily, but rest in Him.  Cease striving and KNOW that He is God.  

Lord reveal to us Your heart - what do You have for us to do?  What is something we can do that will bring glory to YOU?   We want more of you Lord!! Take us deeper!!!

TESTIMONY - 

On another note I wanted to share a pretty cool story.   I met this lady (we'll call her Deann just for giggles).   I met Deann about a year ago.  We've become fast friends and I have been lifting her in prayer because she lost her husband unexpectedly about a month after we met.  In mid-December we were out for coffee.  I had a sense that she was going to tell me she met a man.  She did.  She told me this really amazing story on how she met this guy, a relationship was not on her radar and yet he fell into her lap.  It was love at first sight - literally.  I asked her if she met him 30 days ago.  She said oh my gosh yes exactly!   Immediately the Lord took me into what I call a "movie reel vision" - I was seeing the next 30-45 days play out in my head.  I began to smirk and she said "What? No, don't tell me"   She knows I hear from God.  So I said ok, fine, I'll text myself so that I can share it with you another time.  I texted that there was a whirlwind of activity around these two and that she would have a ring on her finger before Valentine's Day.  I really sensed that she would be married by then, not just the ring.   Well, two weeks ago, we met for coffee again.   She was telling me how they were getting super close and I asked her if they had discussed "it" yet.  She knew what I was asking and said Yes.  That they hadn't used the "word" yet but they were talked about in a round about way.  The Lord told me to tell her we were ordained just in case.    Last week, she texted me to say "they" were on the way over to our house.  She was picking up some soup I made and he was giving me some homemade elderberry syrup.  But, I knew they were going to tell me they were engaged.   When they walked in - she said "We need your services".  Lol.  She asked us to officiate their wedding which is coming up the end of this month!   How fun is that!!   What I so enjoy about this story, is that God knew what the two of them needed even before they did.  They have so many things in common and have such a great friendship already!   I also love that God does things SUDDENLY!   So if you are praying for something or not - God still knows your need and He will do it!  That's encouraging! 

Prayer & Praise Updates..

1.  Please pray for additional income.  Ken has missed almost 2 weeks of work as there is NO work.  His boss is really good to him and gave him whatever he could, but inside jobs this time of year are needed and unfortunately there isn't much work.  Other employees often don't work for months at a time.  Yikes!     I have just a little income coming in from Thrive....but not enough.  Pray for opportunity for that to grow!  

2.  Please pray as it is finally on my calendar with the help of a good friend to write my books.  The Lord has been asking this of me and I just haven't had much mental stamina or motivation due to health.  I have a friend who is going to help me write and organize my thoughts and stories.  I'm excited.  Pray we get this launched in February and it goes well!  

3.  Please pray for health - sleep & pain mostly.  I still deal with 24/7 chronic pain in back, knee, hip & feet.  I've also have many other symptoms I won't bore you with.    I am getting some sleep but it's not deep restful or long sleep.   It leaves me with little energy and limited focus.  Have you ever looked up sleep deprivation? Don't!  Chronic Pain wears me out!!    I'm hanging on by a thread..... trusting God that one day soon, I will see my healing! 

4.  Our home group is growing and I am finding myself already praying for God to expand our space once again.  I prayed that prayer for a year in our last home before he moved us here.  We love love love the house we live in.  It truly is an answer to that prayer.  We are comfortable in it - just need the resources to make sure we can keep affording it.   There is nothing here any cheaper, however.    We do love our home group.  We are truly building some deep relationships and growing in the Lord together.   

5.  We love our new church - we are attending the local Assemblies of God.  Our pastors are real, authentic & passionately in love with Jesus!    

 Please let me know how I can pray for you.  I am thankful for those who reach out with prayer requests.   

Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole 

michele@wantinsight.com

michelecole.thrivelife.com - quality freeze dried food - simple to use, quality, non GMO, nutritious & delicious.  

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840  (preferable as the options below will tax us) 

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through 

Paypal - paypal.me/micheleacole 

Venmo- @Michele-Cole-20

Cashapp - cash.app/$micheleacole2019     

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, 103 Geneva Ave, Hamilton, MT 59840

     This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

     Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

     7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

     Phone 913 310 0279

     www.thesignatry,com

     This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.  

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted).  We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord. 

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.  

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers.  We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.  

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world.   To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas.  Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!!  We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.  

Exceedingly Abundantly More!!

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us... Ephesians 3:20 

I don't want to beat you over the head with my Thrive Life business... but I do want to share a huge testimony.   Last month started off as normal.  And then my sales got to $8600.  I prayed that God would help me hit $10,000 as that's the next level and would earn me some additional points towards Cancun (and of course some additional pay).   A day or two after I prayed that, I noticed my sales hit $18,000.   I was like wow!! God did exceedingly abundantly more than the $1400 I asked for.   Well, the next level was at $25,000 and I thought - is it possible God, 2 weeks out and needing that much?  Well, anything is possible with God! Matthew 19:26.   God sent total strangers to my website with orders.  And on the last day of the month, I hit the goal.  Nothing like nail biting leaving it to the last hours.   Well, actually it was not until today before the "official" numbers computed in my virtual office.  God is always the God of the 11th hour isn't he.   I am so thankful for Him and for all of you! 

Safety News Alert and other new sources are urging people to get prepared!  https://www.safetynewsalert.com/news/whats-really-behind-spate-of-food-facilities-burning-to-the-ground-fbi-warns-of-trouble-to-come/.    Recently one of my mentors with this company attended a Corporate Event... and she said that Thrive Life is anticipating a HUGE surge of production and sales due to what's going on in the world.  They are bracing themselves and preparing for US!    If you would like more information - please email me at michele@wantinsight.com - and more info at the bottom of this post. 

Switching Gears!!!  Just a little testimony of God's healing touch! 

Several months ago, I met this lady who was diagnosed with cancer last year and sent home on hospice.  Her husband quit his job to be with her.   We have been building a relationship and she is most delightful.   A year ago as I said, she was told she had days to live.  It's been a year !  God has been sustaining her and healing her little by little.  Us and some other folks are visiting her and praying for her and each time, she gets stronger.  Not long ago, she broke her arm.  She didn't get any treatment or surgery for it due to hospice care.  I felt the Lord told me to share with her some of this Comfrey salve I had.  I did.  A friend of ours in Clinton Mo makes it. https://www.papatownscomfreyproducts.com/shop/comfrey-salve-4-oz   -   Her arm and hand was swollen and extremely painful.  She used the product and within a day all the swelling went down and now using it for a few weeks, she can tell her bones are healing and she is able to do more with her arm.  Wow!!!   I love when God gives a word of wisdom and it has impact! (of course it does, if it's from Him).   

I love to pray for people.  I love to hear God's voice to bring encouragement, healing or a touch to those in need.   

There is a lady in our home fellowship that had the Covid vaccine because she worked in a hospital. She was so concerned about the side effects.  I felt the Lord told me to pray for her that the injection she got would be a placebo effect. That there would be no side effects or any issues from it.   A month or so later she happened to look up the "lot number" and found that this lot number had NO side effects, no reported cases of any issues whatsoever.   She was so amazed and gave credit to the prayers and to the Lord of course!  

If you are wanting prayer, please let me know.  I am happy to pray for you!   Reach out and let me know.   Some of you have and some have seen some answered prayers!  Praise God. 

We are in precarious times....and many are feeling stressed or fearful over the unknown future..  Let's be the body of Christ and lift each other up to the throne room!   

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18

I feel led to ask again... here are a few ways you can help us = we still have credit card debt that we are trying hard to pay off - this is because of unexpected expenses & just the cost of living.  It's expensive here in MT.   We are also trying to get to KC in June... surprise Ken's folks for a family reunion, see the many friends we did NOT get to see or say goodbye too.   With Ken not having vacation pay and gas prices, we have a big need.

   Email me at michele@wantinsight.com or call me 913 980 4440.

1.  Facebook Marketing - which I have room for one or two more accounts - this is where I help market your business or ministry on Facebook.  I have had 30+ years sales and marketing and the last 8 years doing Facebook. I took over 40 hours of training and am still actively pursuing further knowledge on how to increase traffic to your page and build a customer base.  I have had huge success with several companies over the years.  I am really geared towards small business.   So if you know of anyone who might want my services, I'd love to chat.

2.  I am actively doing Thrive Life - long term food storage.   This is great for people who don't like the preparation to cook meals everyday, great for singles & families - no waste, fresh food.  25 year shelf life unopened & 1 year opened (with just a few exceptions).   Kids even love this - they'll eat vegetables right out of the can.   This food is amazing!  You can buy other products in the big box stores or online, but if you were to compare side by side - you would find this is far superior in quality and nutrition.  Thrive Life is the leading company out there.  They are proactive -and offer non-gmo, organic and mostly organic (some items they haven't paid for that label as to keep prices down).   They are a great company to work for.  For those that know me, know I am a foodie.   I've tried many other companies brands before I found this and this is the product I believe in and KNOW is good!   

With the ever increasing need to be prepared, food shortages, inflation, this is something I feel the Lord has asked me to be committed to.  You can check out my website at https://michelecole.thrivelife.com.   There are 3 ways that help me.        You can have a tasting party - and I can do it even long distance - over zoom! 

     a.  Be a customer - start a monthly delivery (can skip months) with a budget you can afford and prepare for what's here and coming.    If you bought from me before but went inactive, we can reactivate your account under my name.    By choosing monthly delivery  over $99 you get free shipping & a 15% discount.  They offer monthly sales that are worth looking at too!   Even the news channels are reporting to expect food shortages!!!!!  

     b.  Refer people to my website who may want to store food.  If you are a customer, you get a referral link.  When you share that link -you get discounts and free food when they order.  (a lady here had earned $1000+ in free food) 

     c.  Become a consultant - hear me out - you don't have to sell unless you want too.  People become consultants for several reasons.  One - they get paid 5% on everything they spend over $50. Did you hear that - you get paid on your own orders.  Two - if you share with friends and family you can build a residual income & earn free food.  Especially in the first 100 days.  Three - some (me) are wanting this to be a way to earn serious cash.  Yes, this is a MLM company - but there compensation plan can be quite lucrative.  I'm still learning all about this... there are some consultants who are "inactive" and still making 6 figures off residual sales  That would be my goal - not to be inactive -but to make a nice living so we can really step into full time ministry when God opens that door.  This would fund that!  

3.  We are trying to sell our timeshares.  We have two.  We have moved away from the area and there is no chance we will get back to use them.  

     Branson - http://rocklane.com/branson-yacht-club/

     2 bedroom, 2 full bath - sleeps 6, full amenities, kitchen, wifi - on the lake - beautiful views.  Down the street from Silver Dollar City.  Quite, peaceful location.   You get to use it 1 week every ODD year for life (but they are flexible on that).  You can also break it up to 3 nights and 4 nights in any given year.  Annual dues $330.  We are asking $5000 (includes closing costs).  Will consider other offers.  You can rent it out when not using yourself and get $500-$750 a week.  We've done that often throughout the years.  This is something you own and can pass down through inheritance.  You can also subscribe to RCI and trade this week for anywhere else.  We did that a couple of times. Branson has great trading ability.  

    Lake of the Ozarks -       http://www.lakeview-resort.com

    This is a studio condo- sleeps 4 - but more comfortable for just 2.  Kitchen & bath.  On the lake - full amenities.  Great out of the way location.  Annual dues $230.  We are asking $3500 (includes closing costs).  This is 1 week a year anytime for life.  

 

Please let me know how I can pray for you - and how I can celebrate God's goodness with you! 

Hugs, love and prayers.

Ken & Michele Cole 

michele@wantinsight.com

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840  

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through 

Paypal - paypal.me/micheleacole 

Venmo- @Michele-Cole-20

Cashapp - cash.app/$micheleacole2019     

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840

     This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

     Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

     7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

     Phone 913 310 0279

     www.thesignatry,com

     This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.  

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted).  We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord. 

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.  

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers.  We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.  

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world.   To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas.  Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!!  We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.  

I AM!

God said to Moses, “I am who I am. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I am has sent me to you.’ Exodus 3:14  

The other day in my quiet time.  I was crying.  I was crying out pleading with the Lord on many subjects!  

Before I could just sit and intentionally listen for His response to my never ending questions...   I immediately heard this resounding voice speak to me, "I AM"!   

It was straight to the point!  

It was firm and yet tender. 

It was commanding but gentle. 

It was simple but yet profound.  

It was kind and yet convicting.  

Most of all, it was EFFECTIVE!  

An excerpt taken from www.chicagobible.org - 

The Hebrew words in Exodus 3:14 for “I AM THAT I AM” are ehyeh asher ehyeh which should more accurately be translated “I will be what I will be” or as Rotherham translates it, “I will become whatsoever I may become.”  This expression in Exodus 3:14 is an idiom, an expression that has a meaning that cannot be understood by the individual words.  So, what does “I AM THAT I AM” mean?

By using the translation “I will become whatsoever I may become,” we see the relationship of this phrase to Yahweh – “He who becometh.”  They both use the word “become.” The use of ehyeh asher ehyeh in Exodus 3:14 was God’s way of assuring and pledging to Moses and Israel that God would become whatever they needed Him to become.   

This promise found in the name of God can be extended to the world of mankind. God will become what they need Him to become – an architect for the plan of salvation that will bring them back into harmony with Him.  In the case of the heavenly church, God will be all we need to make our calling and election sure.

--

Well, that sums it up for me, how about you?  What do you need God to become for you?

Healer - Deliverer - Provider - Restorer - Father - Husband - Spouse -  Comforter - Counselor - Leader - Life Source - You pick! 

That answer "I AM" is all encompassing - all sufficient and all that is needed!  

There are so many beautiful souls that are hurting, lost and broken. Some fellow believers who have been through an intense season of long suffering in one way or another.  There are those that don't know the Lord (even some that do)  that are being led further and further from the Truth.   It's time for the Church to come out of it's slumber and BECOME who God designed us to be.  And yet, there are hinderances or things keeping us from that.   We need God to be the Great I AM and release us from all that keeps us from this!  

                              What do you need God to become for YOU?

                              What will it take for YOU to step fully into His call on your life? 

                              

Prayer and Praise! 

Ken is still painting and thankful that there has been close to full time work (indoors).  We have had a mild winter up until February, when it all seemed to hit at once.  We've had probably a foot of snow with another 3-6" coming over the next couple days.. our temps have been decent until now too...we are going to see -20 to -30 wind chills today with actual temps in the - digits.  With temps this low, Ken uses my car since his doesn't have heat or defrost AT all.  Please pray for God to provide a reliable AWD vehicle for Ken (with heat & defrost & snow tires)    Pray for him as he travels all over the valley for safety on the slick roads.  Pray for his endurance.  It's a lot of physical labor up and down ladders.   He's able but he's not wired for this.    

Michele - Same ole, same ole - prayer for healing please.  I have some decent days but pain levels are still mostly unbearable.  Sleep is hit or miss -and sometimes not at all which takes a huge toll on me.  I am thankful for my boss who provides great grace when I am hitting the wall.   I am working part time - 25-30 hours a week remotely for an insurance agent in KC.  Funny I come to Montana to find work in KC.  But it's a good fit overall.  Please pray for the stamina and mental energy as it can be exhausting especially with pain and limited sleep.  

Ministry - We are still contending and believing God for the provision to build the vision.  We are seeing amazing connections with others with similar visions and/or people who want to come alongside us and be part of this.  I love it!  We are continuing to have people for meals and minister to people.  We have become counsel for a few people here which is rewarding.  Please pray for provision to come!   Please pray for continued opportunities to minister and bless others.  

If we can pray for you please feel free to reach out.  We are so thankful for those that continue to pray for us.   You have no idea how much that touches my heart and demonstrates God's love!  Thank YOU!

Ken & Michele Cole

...God's love and care is amazing!! 

michele@wantinsight.com

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840  

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through PayPal.Me/micheleacole.  We also have Venmo & CashApp

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840

     This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

     Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

     7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

     Phone 913 310 0279

     www.thesignatry,com

     This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.  

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted).  We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord. 

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.  

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers.  We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.  

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world.   To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas.  Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!!  We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.  

Courage Doesn't Always Roar!!

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.  

'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.'"  Lamentation 3:22-24 

It seems as if the Church is in a season of "perseverance" and "enduring".  It may look different for each one of us, but I feel we are being stretched beyond our human ability in some cases.   Our only hope is to stay rooted and grounded in the Word and in an abiding relationship with the Lord.   He is our rock, our peace, our shelter in the storm and our HOPE!    He is faithful even when the storm is raging from all directions.  

I recently had a vision that I was in an open field.  The storm clouds were above me, dark and ominous and threatening to consume me.  My head was tilted and eyes were on the storm.  An Indian Chief came out of nowhere and picked me up and took me to his teepee.  Two Indian women began to minister to me healing.  It took some time, and then I saw myself get up and begin to dance an Indian celebration dance.   I asked the Lord what this meant and I felt He showed me that myself along with many in the body of Christ are experiencing some pretty intense and difficult circumstances that are unrelenting.  It's been nearly impossible to keep our eyes focused on Jesus consistently as the storm has almost consumed us.  Jesus in His compassion and mercy came (the Indian Chief) and will carry me/you to a place of refuge, a place of healing, a place of restoration.  And when that time comes, you will celebrate and dance and rejoice of His goodness.  The tests that will soon bring testimonies will be heard and known around the world and will encourage many to come or return to the Lord.  The harvest fields are ripe!!

I've been praying a new way over the past few weeks - praying God "reveal to heal".   Whatever needs to be brought into the light, to expose the darkness, to expose the works of the enemy, reveal it so that healing can come.  As I prayed this for me personally with the health issues I have, I felt the Lord also brought that forth to pray for our country.  There is so much darkness being exposed.  God allows that to be exposed so that restoration and redemption can come.   The same is true for our different circumstances.  God's answers are always healing and redemptive.  When He brings things to light is so we can have the wisdom to know how to pray and overcome.   We need to be on our faces praying for God's healing touch on our land!!!! 

What God has "finally" revealed to me, why I am going through so much pain in my body and sleepless nights is because of "word curses" "verbal attacks".   The stress of those coming at me has taken a toll.  Part of the word curses were from myself.  And some from others in whom He is revealing.  I have dealt with a spirit

of self hatred for a very long time.  It came from situations in my childhood and adult life where I was "blamed" for atrocities against me by another person.  It was reinforced over the years and so it became a rut/an unhealthy thought pattern.   Recently the Lord showed me that self hatred has turned into self abandonment.   What that has meant is that I have unintentionally chosen to abandon myself, my voice, my safety and have turned inwards into more word curses.  I have repeatedly said to the Lord if you don't heal me than take me.  If you don't do something about this Lord, then what's the point of living.    Now, I know quite a few people have shared these very words with me about their circumstances, so I don't put fault or condemnation on myself or others.  When you are at the end of your rope, you become desperate for answers, desperate for reprieve and when the answers don't come, hopelessness goes deeper and deeper into your spirit.  It's a vicious cycle. 

So recently I was talking with a friend and sharing with her that I am beyond weary of the pain, the torment, panic attacks and sleepless nights.  I was in a despair cycle and honestly looking for a way out.   No I'm not suicidal, but I have been on that slippery slope.  Thankfully I have beautiful friends and the Lord who loves me and talks me off of those cliffs.    One thing this friend said to me -  "I don't blame you. But please hang on as long as you can!  I know how strong in the Lord and the power of His might you are!  You have been such a great example to me of perseverance and enduring faith that does not quit!"   Another friend said this to me - " Your endurance is contagious and your perseverance is inspiring to me".    When I hear something two or more times, I often feel it's God.   I feel the Lord is speaking to me/to you possibly - don't give up.  He is with us and He will bring us through into victory. 

But he who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:13 

"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow."  Mary Anne Radmacher

As long as we wake up and have breath, the Lord can still use us despite the circumstances we face.    

If you are going through some intense circumstances, I want to pray for you.  Please email me or call me anytime!!   We need each other!   The Bible is clear that we are to praying for "saints" everywhere at all times.  It's your prayers that have kept me in the game.   

Praise Reports - 

Ken has been working for a professional painting company here.  It is much physical labor - lots of different types log homes, indoor/outdoor, even labs wearing a respirator and high security. 

Me - I've got a part time job - working from home - for an insurance agent in KC.   Thankful - challenging to learn new software - but comfortable with the rest of it.  

Montana - Loving Montana!! Love the people, love our new church, love the town.  Love the views.  We are HOME!!!  Lots of divine connections happening and some potential steps for destiny.... 

Prayer Requests - 

Ken - stamina.  He works in the heat - yes it's hot here 90+ degrees- and we have no air conditioning....  the nights are cool in the 50's.   

Me - Healing to manifest!! Sleep to manifest!!  It is taking a huge toll on me in every way.  Please pray for continued endurance until healing comes. 

Car - we desperately need another SUV - which might end up replacing one we have soon.. ours is leaking more and more oil, no heat or defrost - will need by winter (that can be any time now) and now has an odd noise when steering.  ugh! 

We love you and are thankful for you!!    

Ken & Michele Cole

...God's love and care is amazing!! 

michele@wantinsight.com

Here are ways you can give if you feel led:

1.  Non tax deductible donations can be made to:

     Ken & Michele Cole, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840  

     This is the only way currently we can use funds for our personal needs at this time.  or through PayPal.Me/micheleacole.  We also have Venmo & CashApp

2.  Tax deductible options:

     Checks payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 1982, Hamilton, MT 59840

     This goes into our ministry account to be used for outreach and saving towards our vision.

     Donor Fund - The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - listed under Want InSight Fund.

     7171 W 95th Street, Suite 501, Overland Park, KS 66212

     Phone 913 310 0279

     www.thesignatry,com

     This is an option to keep gifts anonymous - again for outreach and savings toward our vision.

Vision

God has given us a vision to build a retreat property along with ministry equipping center.  

The retreat portion of our ministry is to provide a safe place for pastors, lay leaders & other ministry folks to come and be refreshed & encouraged through prophetic ministry (if wanted).  We will offer private cabins with kitchens & full bathrooms, and plenty of places to roam on the property to get quiet with the Lord. 

We will offer other specialty retreats - marriage, healing, prophetic teaching & activating people into the world & health and wellness retreats and more.  

The Lord has graced us with the desire to come alongside the Church - to bring healing, deliverance & freedom to new/newer believers.  We are not wanting to replace their church, but better help them be ready to serve in their church. 

In our community building - we will eventually have a 24/7 prayer room, healing & prophetic rooms and a place for community worship services for those on the property.  

Our passion is to minister to a lost & hurting world.   To equip the saints to do the same and to be a blessing to our community and surrounding areas.  Our hopes are that we can pour out God's love in a mighty way to bring more and more souls into the Kingdom, get them discipled, called into their purpose & destiny and released to do God's business!!!!  We also have a passion to give generously to help those in need and to help others launch into their God given destinies.