by Garris Elkins | Apr 3, 2020 | Apostle, Church, Faith, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Reformation, Resurrection, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Worship
A great deal of social and political maneuvering is taking place in the shadows outside the spotlight of this global crisis. What you see playing out is not the real focus. Ancient political spirits are positioning assets and making plans that are not visible to those...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 2, 2020 | Family, Love, Marriage, Obedience, Relationships
When I was 12-years old, I went pheasant hunting with my dad and brother near Los Banos, California. We saw a promising field and asked the landowner for permission to hunt. He was gracious and took us out on his property to show us where the birds hung out. On...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 1, 2020 | Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Holy Spirit, Prophecy, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation
In this time of forced isolation from the familiar, I have felt a bit of malaise. Each day, Jan and I choose to refocus and reset our hearts on the purposes of God. This morning over breakfast Jan remarked, “We want to make this day count.” Those who choose...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 31, 2020 | Family, Favor, Fear, Future, Hope
My wife, Jan, just wrote and released this powerful blessing. ——————– Blessing of Suddenlies Isaiah 29:1-8 Isaiah prophesies sudden deliverance, which is fulfilled and recorded in chapter 37:36-38. He is not only speaking...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 31, 2020 | Faith, Faithfulness, Revelation, Spirit, Spiritual Warfare
When I was a cop, I was so familiar with each weapon at my disposal, I could run the weapon, break it down and reassemble it in a dark room and not miss a beat. I didn’t need natural light to know the feel and function of what I carried. In times of personal or...
