by Garris Elkins | Nov 27, 2021 | Prophetic
When I was a young boy, my father took our family to visit the ghost town of Bodie, California. Bodie, like many towns in the Old West of America, sprung up quickly and thrived until the ore vein that justified their existence played out. When that depletion took...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 26, 2021 | Prophetic
I transitioned from police work and became a pastor many years ago. Occasionally, I am asked a question. “Was it a hard transition to make?” I typically reply, “No. There are more similarities than differences.” Today, I might add a point of clarification to my answer...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 25, 2021 | Prophetic
I love Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. I also love what happens the day after Thanksgiving. The day after is when “The Sandwich” makes its yearly appearance. It has become a ritual for me. Slices of turkey breast, crisp bacon and Havarti...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 24, 2021 | Prophetic
There are times when we are asked by the Lord to move beyond what we are known for to engage a completely new life-assignment. It is easy to settle into a known reputation or long-held position thinking it is a forever assignment and fail to miss an opportunity for...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 22, 2021 | Prophetic
This is a time to simplify our faith. We can rely on things to support our faith that may not be there when a life crisis takes place. Reducing our faith to its simplest functional form allows it to move with us unhindered through the difficult seasons of life....
