by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2017 | Gifts, Holy Spirit
Every gift, every talent, every one of the five equipping gifts, and every ministry in the Church must filter its function and interaction with people through the fruit of the Spirit or it will become abusive, insensitive and separate. If you want to learn how to...
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2017 | Forgiveenss, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration, Trust
Some of those for whom you have asked forgiveness may not yet have the capacity of character or the spiritual maturity needed to receive what you have offered. Give them time and trust God with the outcome. Their rejection of your offer is not a rejection of you. It...
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2017 | Love, Marriage, Peace
This afternoon, I set aside some time to work on a project. I turned on Pandora and listened to some music. A few minutes into the project, a song came on by Vince Gill. He sang about the blessing of finding someone who loved you in the most special way. It was so...
by Garris Elkins | May 3, 2017 | Church, Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Discipline, Forgiveenss, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Power, Relationships
The second chapter of John is filled with contrasts. It starts out with Jesus changing water into wine and ends with Jesus using a whip to clear out the moneychangers from the Temple. There seem to be two camps in the Church. On one hand, you have those who love a...
by Garris Elkins | May 1, 2017 | Apostle, Change, Five-Fold Ministry, Reformation, Revival
Every morning, I walk with my dog out of our dark bedroom through the kitchen in route to the living room where I spend my morning writing. On my way to the living room, I stop long enough to start the coffee maker and feed the dog. I then turn out the kitchen light...
