by Garris Elkins | Sep 17, 2020 | Favor, Grace, Mercy
Five times in the book bearing his name, Ezra is described as having the “gracious hand of God” upon him. Ezra and the Israelites would need to know God’s hand was on them when they returned to Palestine after being exiled in Babylon. The hand of God gave Ezra...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 17, 2020 | Mercy, Thankfulness
In southern Oregon, 2,357 homes have been lost at last count, due to wildfires. With an average occupancy rate of 2.5 persons per household for our state, that is 5,892 people without a place to call home. Today, I thanked God for a roof over my head, the availability...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 16, 2020 | Hope, Joy, Peace
At some point, in this over-heated social atmosphere, we have to bar the door and shelter in place. It is a sheltering just like teachers are advised to do when an active shooter is roaming through the halls of a school looking for victims. The sheltering in place is...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2020 | Discernment, Discipline, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
This is a difficult time in our culture, and it has become a dangerous time as well. People are becoming increasingly frustrated, angry, and prone to violence. Be careful how you respond to the emotional responses of people, even on social media. Your well-being may...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2020 | Culture, Faith, Future, Hope, Trust
We are in the middle of a climate change – a change in the climate of our culture. This climate change is stirring up winds that will move us past our current reality pushing aside the fog of deception. This wind is beginning to blow across our nation, steering us...
