by Garris Elkins | Jun 23, 2014 | Faith, Faithfulness, Miracles, Trust
The scene is almost comical. What God has asked you to do resembles a small child walking up to a huge set of barbells in a gym and attempting a lift. Some of the people in your life have told you the act of faith you are attempting will be impossible to...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 22, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Healing, Hope, Humility, Identity, Intimacy
There are two kinds of whispers taking place in your life. One whisper is spoken behind your back. This whisper demeans and dishonors you. The other whisper – the whisper of God – is spoken directly to you, face-to-face. The whispers of God affirm and encourage....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 20, 2014 | Change, Freedom, Power, Prayer, Transition
The ripe fruit of your labor has finally fallen from the tree, but it has become suspended in mid-air like the freeze-frame of a motion picture. You see its sweetness, but you can’t touch or taste it just yet. You have wondered why you have not been able to eat...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2014 | Hope, Peace, Prophecy, Trust
Today, I sent the following words of encouragement to a wonderful husband and wife team who are serving God. As I sent this message, I felt the Lord ask me to also post these words for others to read because some of His servants are experiencing a challenging season...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2014 | Deliverance, Faith, Freedom, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Identity
You have felt that God has put a leash on your life like someone who would leash an unruly dog to keep it under control. God never puts a leash on His children. He has given you the ability to choose how you will respond to life. One of the fruits of the Spirit...
