by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2019 | Creativity, Discernment, Discipleship, Grace, Humility, Promotion, Reformation, Relationships, Restoration, Wisdom
This morning, I am making pancakes for breakfast. After I got the coffee going, I melted some butter in a pan, then added a cup of fresh blueberries, some maple syrup and set the pan on the stove at a slow simmer. I went about a few more morning tasks then turned off...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 1, 2019 | Apostle, Courage, Culture, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Grace, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Truth
G. K. Chesterton, the British writer, philosopher and lay theologian of the last century once wrote, “Art, like morality, consists of drawing the line somewhere.” Faith without the presence of lines is not faith. It is an emotion. In the public square, drawing a...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 30, 2019 | Discipleship, Family, Fathers, Favor, Healing, Identity, Love, Marriage, Mercy, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Truth, Worship
Last week, Jan and I were taking communion and praying together like we do each day. After we received the bread and wine, we prayed over our children, our marriage and some of you who are reading these words. It was still early in the day, and the morning sunlight...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2019 | Church, Discipleship, Discipline, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Leadership, Ministry, Pride
When the crowds came to Jesus, he did not try to hold them. He fed them and walked away. Compromise comes when we try to hold the crowd. If you have experienced a certain degree of success, you may have attached some of your ego and identity to that success....
by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2019 | Hope, Promise, Provision
The sun is about to set marking the end of a natural day. This is not what is taking place in the Spirit with the promises God has given to you regarding your future, your family and your calling. As the natural sunset takes place, let it be a reminder thatsunrisewill...
