by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2018 | Reformation, Revelation, Revival
This month, Jan and I will celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. Today, as we typically do each day, we took communion. Between passing the bread and the wine, I heard the Spirit speak the words, “Colt 45.” Immediately, I saw the image of a Colt 45 revolver. For...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2018 | Deliverance, Faith, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Truth, Wisdom
Bicyclists who ride along country roads have a saying, “The biggest and meanest dogs are always waiting at the top of the steepest hills.” In essence, when a bicycle rider is tired and slowed down near the top of a steep climb, the biggest and meanest dogs will...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 1, 2018 | Future, Gifts, Ministry, Pride, Prophecy, Prophetic, Spirit
A sifting is taking place in the Church, especially among those who walk in the gift of prophecy. The voice of a prophet must be clear and refined by the Spirit free from too much personality or a pre-planned ministry agenda. It must be sifted of any corrupting...