Showing posts with label giving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label giving. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

It's Is Finished!

 

“Let the kindness of the Lord our God be over us. Make the work of our hands last. Make the work of our hands last!”   Psalm 90:17

Have you ever had a big project to do and when it was done, you were over the top excited?   A sense of accomplishment, maybe?  A tasks to check off your list as complete!  

I don't know exactly when but back around 2007 or so, the Lord put it on my heart to write a book.  He even gave me the book title.  

I began to write the book, well at least spit out some thoughts about each chapter and some rough chapter titles.  I had some scriptures sprinkled on the pages.  I had at least started it.  I was having so much trouble writing because I'm one who wants to correct grammar, punctuation, etc as I write.  Well, that meant I might get a paragraph or two written all day!  LOL!!!   It seemed as if I wasn't making much progress and that wasn't fun.  I'm the kind of person who likes to start things, fire-starter, but leave the finishing to someone else.  

That's not necessarily what one can do when writing a book, so I procrastinated and procrastinated.  My health crashed after that and there was just no way I could get back to it.

Just a few months ago, I was sitting around feeling like God wanted me to get back to writing this book.  I prayed and I said Lord, if You want me to do this, i need help.  I need someone who can let me spit out the words and they do the editing and whatever else needed to be done.  And He did just that.  I can't tell you much more on this because, it's one of the stories in the book.  You'll just have to get the book when it comes out!  

Anyways, three months ago, we started this journey together and TODAY, we finished the writing part.  She is finishing up the final edits and we do have another story or two that is coming in to be inserted, but the book is written.  

We are about ready to send it to two "editors" to do their part.  Will also be sending it to a few people who will be writing the forward and some endorsements.  God has given me so much favor in this area and I am thankful. The editors have offered to do it FREE of charge!   That's huge! 

Here's where I need additional support and prayer.  I have researched and have spoken to many who have gone before me that are authors.  A publishing company (self-publish) is the most economical and best way to go these days for many reasons.  But they still cost!!   Additionally, it costs to have the books printed.  I also felt like the Lord gave me a specific amount to pay my friend who was invested much time with me on it.   This is a chunk of money I don't have, yet!  I say yet, because God inspired this book and so I know He will provide!   I'm just super stoked to send it to the publisher! 

I am soliciting YOUR prayers for the provision to GET PUBLISHED!  And if by chance the Lord would put it on your heart to sow into this book project, that would be wonderful!!!   No pressure.  If so, please reach out to me so I can suggest a way to send funds and be sure it's tied to the book funding.   Thank you in advance for prayers and/or financial support!  

Even more exciting is that God has given me THREE more books to write.  

The 1st one - is on prayer - something  you've prayed for and how God answered it - or didn't.  This is the one I just finished.

2nd - is on how our words and actions as Christians can impact others

3rd - is on Giving 

4th - is my life. 

I have much work ahead of me and believe it or not, I'm already motivated and ready to get started... and so is my friend who is helping!  God is good!

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On another note, my sister Jackie is moving from Kansas City to Hamilton, MT here next week. She leaves there on Tuesday and here on Friday!   This is a huge huge big step for her - but also a very big part of "next steps" towards destiny.  Too much to share here.    Please pray for her safe travels & for all that she has need of to get here! 

We are still believing God for the BIG VISION He gave us... and there have been many "things" that seem to be lining up.  Still don't have timing.... but we must be getting closer.  

Prayer points - 

Prayer for Ken and endurance with job.  Thankful he got some overtime this week, though his body feels it.  He had to work outside in colder temps.  We dropped down into the 30's this week overnight.  I think we may see spring, or maybe summer temps later this week.  Not ready for summer.  I want spring! :)  

Prayer for me - for my health - still much chronic pain and sleep issues.  Thankful for some sleep - believing for the complete healing as promised!

Prayer for finances - We are still very dependent on the Lord for day to day provision.  He is faithful!  

Our home group is going strong.  We all so look forward to meeting each week.  

Thank you for your love and support of us and all that God is doing.  We are thankful for those of you who pray for us.  

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.  







Wednesday, June 27, 2018

How to Posture Yourself? 7 Ways to Wait


I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:13-14


Who knows that waiting is hard?  If you're like us, you are probably waiting on God for something?  There's got to be one prayer you've prayed that hasn't been answered yet?  

How do you posture yourself when you're waiting?  These are 7 ways we are waiting! 
  • Proactive 
  • Constant in prayer  
  • Focused on God's outcome 
  • Believing in faith 
  • Trusting God will make a way   
  • Fasting  
  • Contending and Decreeing
Last blog, I wrote about submitting a proposal to a possible benefactor that could fund our vision.  They acknowledged receipt of it and will be in communication sometime in the next three weeks.  We are in need of your prayers - and fasting, if you would be so kind.  If you would please let me know via email at michele@wantinsight.com whether you are able to pray and fast, I would be appreciative.    Here are some specific prayer requests but also please pray as the Holy Spirit leads you:  

1.  That the Lord has gone before us (as we have been praying) and prepared the hearts of ALL who will put their eyes on this proposal - that they will hear His voice and act on it.  The Lord's will be done! 

2.  That God will move swiftly with a favorable response. 

3.  That God would give us increased wisdom, discernment and understanding to fulfill this call as it become reality.  

4.  That the property we are looking at (we believe is God's choice) will remain available and will be the perfect and ultimate place for this vision.  And without any hinderances or issues.  

5.  That the Lord will bring around us (as He is always faithful to do) those who He wants to come alongside and be part of this in some form or another.  There is much that will need to be done above and beyond our experience and knowledge!  

6.  That not only would the provision for the vision be fulfilled, but ongoing consistent financial supporters.  This endeavor is going to require a sizable monthly outlay for operating expenses.  Our model is an upside down model - one that will be completely dependent on God and those God prompts to support us.  

7.  That God would continue to raise up intercessors for us and this vision.  Opposition is a natural response and at full throttle when you're about to crossover!  We need all the prayer we can get to undergird us and strengthen us for what is now and what lies ahead.  


8.  Most importantly - that when we step into this destiny God has so graciously created us to do, we would impact and influence ALL God brings our way!  Our hearts are filled with anticipation and excitement - because we are ready to go to the next level God has for us.  We want to serve, love on and bless as many as God so allows!! 

There is power in prayer and fasting!  It breaks through the toughest barriers and brings the breakthrough.  WE are so thankful for YOU!  


Give, and it will be given to you:  A good measure, pressed down, 
shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. 
For the measure you use will be the measure you receive. Luke 6:38  


Thank YOU so much for your ongoing support, prayers, love and care for us and our ministry.  We are honored to be able to pray for those who reach out to us.  Please let me know if you have any prayer needs.   For those who have been reaching out, thank you!  I am praying for your requests.  


If you have been blessed by this ministry or feel led to support what God is doing through us - financially, below are a few options.  Your generosity and your prayer support is greatly appreciated and needed as we continue to walk in faith and God's calling. 

Megablessings  - 
Ken & Michele Cole
http://www.wantinsight.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Tax deductible & non tax deductible donations can be made: 
1.  Checks made payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 or if you prefer anonymous giving - you can give through our Donor Fund 

2.  Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:  THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET MONEY TO US FOR DAILY USE. 
 Paypal - www.paypal.com  (michele@wantinsight.com) 

3. Donor Fund - Contact The Signatry - Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight Fund -   Tax deductible 
    7171 W. 95th Street, Suite 501
Overland Park, KS 66212
    Phone: 913.310.0279

    Fax: 913.227.0254     www.nationalchristian.com 

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.  














Saturday, February 18, 2017

Spring Cleaning

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For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 NLT

Has God ever asked you to spring clean?  Out with the old, so you can make room for the new!  Sometimes we've got to let go of old things so He can bring the new things!  Is that hard for you?  

In January, the Lord told us it's time to do our spring cleaning because in the spring, things will shift.  It was kind of funny, because within a few days of hearing this, a friend from KC called and said "don't you think it's time to go through your stuff in that person's basement and get rid of things." Great confirmation!! We have had most of our belongings, clothes, furniture, dishes, etc in someone's basement here for the past 3 years.  2000 square feet of her basement floor to ceiling, wall to wall of stuff we really don't need!  

Up until now, I haven't had any physical motivation or energy to do this task. It is overwhelming.  But God is giving me grace to be able to do what I can.  He is bringing helpers, thankful for that!  Thankful for my sister coming this weekend to help.  Thankful for local friends who will help with garage sale & more.  

Funny story:  our pastor/friend offered to help us and came over one day to work.  He does not drink alcoholic beverages.  Out of 2000 square feet of our things, what do you think he found?  He did!  He found 2 boxes of booze that we didn't even know got packed!  So, I of course played along and told Ken to take it home so we could use it for our next meal with him and his wife.  And then I tried back peddling when he would come across a box marked "crosses".  He jokingly thought I was trying to outweigh the bad with good things.  :)  Oh well, it was funny at the time.  

We have been making headway, going through it all.  Sorting what to keep, and what we will sell or giveaway.    We feel the Lord is telling us not to worry about giving it away if there is a real need or not to worry about how much we get off of something we sell.  He will still provide for our needs.  Three years ago, I would not have been able to let go so easily. We love to give and so we are thankful for the ability to bless others!!!  The peace that God is giving me right now is unbelievable.  We are out of funds from the sale of Ken's truck that helped offset our monthly bills, and yet, I'm not panicked or freaking out over it as I have many times in the past.  I still wonder how we will meet our bills, but I'm not stressed.  Praise the Lord! My confidence in God's faithfulness and goodness has grown leaps & bounds in this wilderness.  Look how much spring cleaning God has done in my life!! 

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead.  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 3:13-14

There is much excitement and joy being birthed in this time.  Though we don't know exactly what His plans are "next", and the "hows", the spiritual atmosphere is filled with unexplainable peace, joy & fun!  We believe that in just the next month or two things will be very different and that He is shifting things around for us.  We have been getting some pretty incredible prophetic words from strangers & then just the prophetic words posted on Facebook or Elijah list are resonating with what He is speaking to us.  It's exhilarating knowing others are hearing similar or exact things we are!  Whoohoo!! 

Years ago, we used to sing a song at church called "The Adventures of Jesus by Brian Doerksen"  Here's a link to it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNSKVbhhIsY   We are finding with God, life is definitely an adventure.  And it's our hearts desire to serve and minister to others in such a way that brings glory to God!    

So, as we continue to be obedient to what God has asked of us, spring clean.....we are also actively waiting for the next destination God has for us.   

I believe that others too are in this place of waiting but yet with great anticipation of this new season almost upon us.  I will share a little excerpt from my quiet time with Him today.  I feel this is not just for me but for those waiting as well:

You are coming thru victorously. Believe for what you haven't seen. Decree the results you desire. I Am longing for the day (real soon) that My blessings will overflow. Your wilderness is coming to an end. You child are going from the pit to the palace. Goodness & mercy coming like a flood. In this new season....all good things. The struggles are over. This MONTH you will see the shifting. 
Keep your eyes on Me.
 Love your Papa.

I pray this encourages you as we are!  I pray that divine connections and favor come upon you and all your hearts desire are fulfilled in this next season!  

If you have a prayer request, please feel free to email me.  We are happy to pray for you as we know you pray for us often!  We are so thankful for those God puts in our lives!  We wouldn't have been able to continue in our faith journey, if you weren't such faithful friends and prayer warriors! 

Prayer requests;
Ken - stamina to continue in his work until God moves him on.  His hours are longer 11- 12 hour days.
Pray for provision for our monthly needs to be met and for the provision for the vision!!!!
Michele - pray for sleep and health.  I truly believe that is part of the shift coming soon as well.  
Pray for endurance and stamina for us to go through our things and that we can be done as soon as possible!  

If you have been blessed by this ministry or feel led to support what God is doing through us - financially, below are a few options.  Your generosity and your prayer support is greatly appreciated and needed as we continue to walk in faith and God's calling. 

Megablessings  - 
Ken & Michele Cole
http://www.wantinsight.com
michele@wantinsight.com, ken@wantinsight.com

Tax deductible & non tax deductible donations can be made: 
1.  Checks made payable to Sonlit Fields, PO Box 371, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 or if you prefer anonymous giving - you can give through our Donor Fund 

2.  Non tax deductible donations can be made directly to us by:  THIS IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET MONEY TO US FOR DAILY USE. 
 Paypal - www.paypal.com  (michele@wantinsight.com) 

3. Donor Fund - Contact National Christian Foundation - Ken & Michele Cole - Want InSight Fund -   Tax deductible 
    7171 W. 95th Street, Suite 501
Overland Park, KS 66212
    Phone: 913.310.0279
    Fax: 913.227.0254     www.nationalchristian.com 

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.  





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