by Garris Elkins | Aug 13, 2020 | Apostle, Church, Church planting, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Leadership
One thing that will emerge from this time of social isolation and cultural shutdown will be a clarification between the Gospel of Salvation and the Gospel of the Kingdom. Those who follow the Gospel of the Salvation believe that Jesus came to Earth solely to lead...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 12, 2020 | Change, Culture, Destiny, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Future, Honor, Hope, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Reconciliation, Redemption, Reformation, Revival, Trust, Worship
As a native Californian having lived in Oregon now for more years than I spent in the state growing up, I have watched California’s life and politics with interest. Yesterday, Kamala Harris was selected as Joe Biden’s running mate. Again, my focus was directed to...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 11, 2020 | Fear, Freedom, Future, Grace, Healing, Hope
You have wondered if there was a purpose for your life in this time of unusual cultural transition. Yes, there is a purpose. The Lord has allowed you to become frustrated with an angry and contentious expression of faith. The constant social discord has wearied you. A...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 10, 2020 | Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Destiny, Discernment, Dreams, Faith, Future, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Prohecy
I listened to an interview with a scientist describing the concept of Singularity. Singularity is a moment in history when seemingly disconnected events happen at the same time with such rapidity, they seem to the human mind as a single event. It would be like all the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 9, 2020 | Family, Father, Fathers, Grace, Healing, Honor, Hope, Integrity
Last night, Jan and I watched a movie that was different from our typical fare of drama, action, and intrigue. It was a western. At first, I thought it might be too corny to endure, but it grew on us as the minutes rolled on. The theme of the movie was redemption,...
