by Garris Elkins | May 13, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Creativity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Forgiveness, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Reformation, Revelation, Revival, Teaching, Vision.
In every revolution of culture, the first people to be attacked are the poets, artists, writers, and musicians who express the discontent of the people through creative expression. These voices must be silenced by those in positions of authority if they want to remain...
by Garris Elkins | May 12, 2018 | Destiny, Discipleship, Freedom, Future, Honor, Identity, Peace, Pride, Promotion, Provision, Supernatural, Worship
I was invited to speak at a conference in Southern California. When I was contacted and provided with the event details, I was given my travel information and asked to make my own airline reservations. I was told I would get a reimbursement check along with my...
by Garris Elkins | May 11, 2018 | Deliverance, Discipline, Faith, Fear, Future, Identity, Intimacy, Jesus, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Trust
I was sending a private note of encouragement to a friend who felt as though their life was stuck. They did not see themselves moving forward in any meaningful direction. My friend felt empty and without emotion. As I was finishing up my note of encouragement, I...
by Garris Elkins | May 10, 2018 | Courage, Favor, Fear, Obedience
The favor of God is like a doorway. When it appears, you must choose to walk through its opening. To step across its threshold requires courage. Your existing circle of relationships might not understand the favor of God and demand that you accept the limitations of a...
by Garris Elkins | May 9, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Intimacy, Justice, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Wisdom, Women
If you feel like running away make sure it is in the right direction. The end of these undisciplined life-sprints will leave you alone, exhausted and without hope. When you cross the finish line you will discover the new destination resembles the starting point where...
