by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2018 | Church, Courage, Deliverance, Freedom, Honor, Mercy, Relationships, Restoration, Truth, Wisdom, Worship
I was about 8 years old when an older kid who was 9 began to push and shove my little brother who was only 6. My brother had a look of fear on his face as the bully began his attack. I didn’t like what was taking place so I stepped between the bully and my brother and...
by Garris Elkins | May 31, 2018 | Deliverance, Discipleship, Hope, Humility, Mercy, Peace, Reconciliation
Protecting a place of personal brokenness at the expense of healing exposure will put the things you fear losing in a place of even greater jeopardy. Honorable people are able to handle your disclosure more than your fear would lead you to believe. Look for these...
by Garris Elkins | May 31, 2018 | Culture, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Prophecy, Revelation
God is adjusting our frame of reference for the release of increased levels of impact for prophetic ministry. Like a frame that surrounds and enhances a piece of historic artwork, the Lord has always desired to have us frame His revealed word with the unique wisdom...
by Garris Elkins | May 30, 2018 | Change, Church, Courage, Culture, Five-fold, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Vision.
People are leaving certain expressions of the Church. Depending on how you see this exit, it can create concern or expectation. On the different summits of culture where God is doing His work of reformation are embedded some of those who had previously...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2018 | Change, Death, Family, Future, Jesus, Marriage, Peace, Resurrection, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Worship
In the last month, some of my friends have experienced the suddenness of life and death. One friend was on a flight with his wife when a woman sitting behind them died. They had to finish the long flight knowing the dead woman’s body would accompany them to their...