by Garris Elkins | Feb 2, 2019 | Creativity, Eternity, Fear, Freedom, Hope, Intimacy, Worship
There are times when I need to go to an empty place to be filled. Once, I searched for a night sky empty of light pollution in order to experience the wonder of a panoramic sky of stars that spread from horizon to horizon. In the clarity of that night, the stars...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 1, 2019 | Creativity, Discipleship, Faith, Father, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Provision, Relationships, Trust, Wisdom
Like most people, I buy my shoes at a department store. I know my size so I pick from what is available on the shelves. I did the same with a pair of western boots I own. Some people call them “cowboy boots.” Like any shoe, it takes a while for boots to mold to your...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 31, 2019 | Rest, Restoration, Trust
In the area where I live there are a couple of decommissioned police cars parked on busy streets. The police cars get people’s attention and cause them to slow down. It works for me. Even though I actually prefer driving the speed limit, when I see...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 29, 2019 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Death, Discipleship, Eternity, Freedom, Future, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Reformation, Restoration, Teaching
Three years ago, the Lord took me on a journey to discover the impact of reformation, both within the Church and within the culture. Like others interested in the subject, I began to study, write and speak about the different spheres of cultural influence and what it...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 28, 2019 | Destiny, Discipline, Freedom, Future, Jesus, Obedience, Prayer, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
Years ago, I got up early in the morning while it was still dark and thought I was late for work. I hustled out of bed, showered and got dressed. After I was fully dressed and still thinking I was late, I looked at the kitchen clock and it read 1:30 am. I was not a...
