by Garris Elkins | Mar 7, 2020 | Courage, Deliverance, Discernment, Fear, Honor, Hope, Justice
The traps set for you will come to no avail. The hands placing these traps in what was perceived as your weakest place was a tactical mistake. It was a mistake because the trap setters did not realize God’s power is revealed most profoundly in our vulnerable...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 5, 2020 | Deliverance, Discernment, Dreams, Future, Hope, Joy, Love, Promotion, Reconciliation, Trust, Worship
You have most likely heard the phrase, “If the election were held today…” Those words are typically followed by predictions based on data obtained at a given moment in time. This way of looking at life is not predictive. It is short-sighted and spiritually myopic....
by Garris Elkins | Mar 4, 2020 | Deliverance, Discipline, Healing, Pride, repentance. hope future, Wisdom
The older I become, the more I find myself less impressed with human credentials. Educational achievement, financial portfolios, or professional alliances no longer tell me anything about a person. It is the condition of a person’s heart that is the most critical...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2020 | Rest, Trust
I always tell Jan she makes things better. Everything she touches becomes more peaceful, beautiful, and joyful. One area that receives the benefit of her touch is the way she regularly changes our bedding. Atop our bed is an array of big pillows and down comforters...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 2, 2020 | Family, Father, Fathers, God
I’ve held off releasing this blessing written by Jan for a few days waiting for the right time. I sense today is the right time. Some have had challenging relationships with their earthly father or a father figure. Others are trying to help someone get...