by Garris Elkins | Aug 21, 2017 | Faith, Freedom, Kingdom, Prohecy, Revelation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Truth, Wisdom, Word
There are times when God will give you a word loaded with such power and potential, it feels like you are riding a rocket. At the moment of your launch, you begin to realize you are heading toward a target much larger than you first imagined. As the distance closes...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2017 | Family, Love, Marriage, Relationships
This morning, I was showing Jan where something was stored. I said, “Maybe after I’m gone your next husband won’t be so focused on something like this.” Jan said, “There won’t be a next husband. It’s just you then eternity.” The things a couple talks...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2017 | Gifts, Holy Spirit, Power, Prophecy
Preaching or prophesying to an overly focused demographic will limit the scope and impact of your voice. Surprise those who are investigating your message with the diversity of your audience and the content of your message. Never be afraid to speak what is unpopular...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 19, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Faith, Favor, Fear, Future, Gifts
We just came through one of the hottest weeks on record here in Oregon. Each night it remained warm enough to walk outside in a t-shirt. Yesterday, as I sat in the early morning hours writing, the heater came on. It surprised me because it was not cold outside. Jan...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 18, 2017 | Creativity, Eternity, God, Worship
Per NASA (1999 data), in the last 5,000 years, the Earth has experienced 11,898 eclipses. 3,173 have been total. Enjoy the eclipse event but avoid letting it Y2K your life. It is a very noteworthy natural event that is part of life in our solar system. However, never...