by Garris Elkins | Dec 19, 2019 | Freedom, Future, Prophecy, Prophetic, Revelation
For years, I have been hiking a section of trails above our home and today, I noticed a new sign. It was just put in place by those who manage the trail system. As soon as I snapped a picture, the Lord impressed on me, the sign was a metaphor for something He wanted...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 18, 2019 | Discipleship, Discipline, Faithfulness, God, Grace, Honor, Integrity, Trust, Truth
For the last 20 years, I have driven past a small sign announcing homemade jams for sale. Just off the main road sits a small table at the end of a dirt driveway where homemade jams and jellies are for sale. I passed the table as I have always done, but this time, I...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 17, 2019 | Church, Courage, Culture, Discernment
Prophets are not called to be parrots repeating a prepared speech or puppets dancing at the end of a puppetmaster’s string. True prophetic insight is no respecter of persons or political parties. A prophetic message must be crafted from above and delivered into...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 16, 2019 | Courage, Death, Deliverance, Discipline, Justice, Mercy, Peace, Pride, Wisdom
Years ago, in my previous life, I guarded lives as a profession. Once, my team helped guard the President of the United States. I have guarded celebrities as part of their security detail and stood in courtrooms guarding a judge and jury during the trial of...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 15, 2019 | Honor, Identity, Trust, Wisdom
A wise mentor once described love in a way that changed my understanding of love. It changed how I view other people, especially those I might not like or agree with. He said, “Love is seeking the highest good for another person.” I wish I could say I have always...
