by Garris Elkins | Nov 21, 2019 | Discernment
A political spirit does not limit its influence within the realm of politics. It is present wherever compromise overcomes ethics. It is present in churches, denominations, corporations, and organizations where managers, not apostolic gifts lead a group. A political...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 21, 2019 | Discernment, Discipline, Dreams, Hope, Relationships, Revival, Truth, Wisdom
While walking along a trail, I sensed a nudge to turn around and face into the sun. When I turned around, I saw where I had just hiked. The sun was reflecting off the leaves, giving the path a faint glow. This is a historic mining area called Rich Gulch. It is lined...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 20, 2019 | Poetry, Verse
This week, I raked summer shade into piles, heaps of leaves assembled, the closure of a season. This week, two died younger than me, a friend of a friend another, the father of my daughter’s friend. Perhaps, this is aging, dropping people like leaves raked into piles...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 20, 2019 | God, Grace, Mercy
I am still amazed at the mercy and grace God displayed when he came and rescued me 40 years ago. In the first couple of minutes of this TV interview, I share my story. Click this text to watch.
by Garris Elkins | Nov 19, 2019 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Dreams
I have lived long enough to realize in every area of life, over time, we will need to experience a restart. Each new season requires a fresh encounter with God to get us moving once again from a place of standstill. Experience and success in any area of personal...
