by Garris Elkins | Jul 11, 2018 | Faith, Hope, Trust
Signs announce something. Shadows reveal something. Prophecies declare something. Welcome the signs. Study the shadows. invite the prophecies, but only build your faith on the Something, not the signs, shadows or prophecies no matter how exciting and inspiring they...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 10, 2018 | Culture, Discipleship, Evangelism, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Humility, Mercy, Peace, Prophecy, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare
Recently, while attending the Hub Nation conference in Bend, Oregon, I took a short walk around the parking lot of Eagle Mountain Fellowship where the conference was being hosted. In an adjacent retail complex is a business called The Boot Barn. As I walked by the...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 8, 2018 | Discipline, Obedience, Trust, Truth, Wisdom
This is a time for you to pay close attention to the small details. Your ability to connect with what the Spirit is doing will depend on precise accuracy, complete obedience, and a new level of sensitivity to the voice of God. I was away for a writing retreat and not...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2018 | Change, Deliverance, Father, Fear, Freedom, Love, Marriage, Mercy, Miracles, Relationships, Transition, Women
In August of 1969, I was driving north on I-5 in my 69 VW bug to return for my sophomore year at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. I was reporting early for football camp. As I drove north, I was listening to the song White Bird by the band, Its a Beautiful...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 6, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Power, Prayer, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
One of the most dangerous and promising prayers we can utter is, “Come, Holy Spirit, come!” It is dangerous to the works of darkness and promising to the one who utters its invitation. The challenge comes when the Spirit finally does arrive and He must work through...
