by Garris Elkins | Dec 5, 2016 | Destiny, Dreams, Faith, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Identity, Miracles, Revelation
There are certain songs that pull deeply on my emotional cords. This time of year one of those songs is, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”. I think I like that song because of the hope it releases of a promised reconnection with loved ones. We all have these responses...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 4, 2016 | Courage, Faith, Hope, Spiritual Warfare
If you are a timid soul you might not like this story. I love it. It has been almost forty years since I was a cop. It was a different world back then. Some things have remained the same in police work and so much has changed. As a young cop, I loved the old timers....
by Garris Elkins | Dec 3, 2016 | Hope, Promise
The Spirit of God is about to unearth, in the rubble of your personal history, promises that have been forgotten and considered lost. The unearthing of these parts of your history will provide the guidance and direction needed to help you find your place in the coming...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 1, 2016 | Honor, Love, Marriage
Forty-four years ago, as a young couple in love, Jan and I went to a mall in San Jose, California and bought our engagement and wedding rings. We couldn’t afford the $400.00 price tag so we put the rings on credit. We took the next four years to pay it off. Tonight, I...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 30, 2016 | Fear, Hope, Trust
You are standing at an intersection trying to choose which way to go. You have reduced your life down to this single decision. It has stalled your forward progress. The stalling reveals a flaw in your understanding of God’s heart. This is not a decision about you...
