by Garris Elkins | Apr 2, 2019 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Identity, Kingdom of God, Prophecy, Revelation, Truth, Wisdom
In the affairs of life, it is God who will have the last word. At best, prophets only prophesy in part no matter how accurate a prophecy might appear. We are messengers who carry a small part of a greater revelation known only to God. God not only saves the best for...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 2, 2019 | Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Power, Prophecy, Revelation
In each culture, we are offered the choice to become a parrot, a puppet or a prophet. Parrots are trained to repeat prepared statements not knowing their actual meaning or the source of what they are parroting. Puppets respond to life at the whim and...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 1, 2019 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Family, Freedom, God, Love, Marriage, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Wisdom, Women
In any healthy relationship, you will discover that love, not fear, is motivating personal interaction. For example, in a marriage, one spouse can share a place of personal brokenness and not fear the end of the relationship. Children want parents whose first response...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 31, 2019 | Church, Creativity, Discipleship, Kingdom of God, Resurrection, Teaching, Truth
Somewhere along the way, God deposited supernatural gifts in your life that he will use to accomplish his purpose and calling for your life. These gifts were part of what God has used to bring you to this place. These supernatural gifts are often deposited in us...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 30, 2019 | Courage, Culture, Death, Discipleship, Discipline, Humility, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Love, Mercy, Pride, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
Someone put this sign in front of their home encouraging people to slow down as they transit our neighborhood. When I saw the sign, I thought of more than kids being harmed by careless drivers. I thought of the heated cultural climate in which we currently live. We...
