by Garris Elkins | Aug 6, 2014 | Gifts, Healing, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Pentecost, Power
As a young man, I trained in several forms of martial arts. My last sensei (teacher) was a man we respectfully called, “Sensei Montero”. He was a humble man who carried advanced black belt degrees in several different fighting styles. He was what some would...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 5, 2014 | Dreams, Faith, Future, Hope, Resurrection
The sunset you are experiencing is about to become a sunrise. What you thought was ending will become a beginning. God is the one in charge of the finality of all things. He alone has the final say – not you, your doubters or your circumstances. God is...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 4, 2014 | Mercy, Truth
There is a fine line between truth and error. This is what makes deception so believable – it can look and sound like truth. When we think we have God figured out and we reduce Him down to the level of our limited understanding we are the most vulnerable. As you walk...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2014 | Courage, Gifts, God, Honor, Obedience, Trust
Just before you respond to a question there is always a pause. This is where you collect your thoughts to develop your answer. You can tell if the Spirit of God or the spirit of fear is in control based on what takes place in the pause. One kind of pause is...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2014 | Discipline, Family, Father, Freedom, Holiness, Identity, Obedience
Fifteen years ago Jan and I stepped off an airliner onto American soil after serving as missionaries in Europe. Our lives at that time were lived mostly on the road traveling throughout Europe strengthening and encouraging churches. We were perpetual visitors...
