by Garris Elkins | Jan 19, 2017 | Deliverance, Faith, Father, Jesus, Love, Peace, Trust, Worship
God has wrapped you tightly in His presence. You are secure, not in jeopardy. The things coming at you at this moment cannot breech His love or His purpose for your life. When both of our children were born the hospital staff wrapped them tightly in a baby blanket....
by Garris Elkins | Jan 18, 2017 | Apostle, Change, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
There are times when you hear something that impacts you deeply and leaves a lasting impression. As a young pastor-in-training, I remember one such phrase. Early in his ministry, my pastor, Roy Hicks Jr., was confronted by a group of people in his church who felt his...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 17, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creavity, Dreams, Faith, Fear, Future
Yesterday, I was driving between appointments when I passed one of those electronic signs with moving script that ticked off a message as the words moved across the screen. The sign read out the words, “Jesus is the Reason for the Season – Merry Christmas!”...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 16, 2017 | Apostle, Destiny, Five-Fold Ministry, Identity, Leadership, Promotion, Spiritual Warfare
The frustration you are feeling could actually be a work of God’s Spirit. Before you rebuke its presence, let me try to explain. Last week, I had personal interaction with three people who represent three of the 7 Mountains of culture. Each of these people has a...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 16, 2017 | Relationships, Restoration, Wisdom
I saw the image of a person running. They had been running so fast in the pursuit of their life ambition that they left behind something of great value. As the person continued to run forward they heard a strangely familiar sound behind them. The sound caught their...
