by Garris Elkins | Oct 31, 2016 | Five-Fold Ministry, Identity, Ministry, Spiritual Warfare
Back in the early 80’s, while driving with Jan on the streets of Los Angeles, a car full of gangbangers pulled up alongside our car as we sat at an intersection waiting for the light to change. I had only been a pastor for a short time and apparently still carried a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 30, 2016 | Change, Deliverance, Discipline, Faith, Freedom, Hope, Love
A powerful truth lay hidden in a familiar verse waiting to be discovered. “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) “Delight” in this verse means to “be pliable”. “Delight” can be translated, “a request”. As we remain...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 29, 2016 | Apostle, Church, Destiny, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Leadership
In Johnny Enlow’s insightful book, The Seven Mountain Prophecy, he defines for us the 7 mountains of cultural influence. The 7 mountains are: Media, Government, Education, Economy, Religion, Celebration and Family. God is inviting the Church to stand upon each of...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 28, 2016 | Fear, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Power, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
The story I am about to tell may sound unreal to some, but it was an actual incident reported in a formal police report. I was the reporting officer. As a young cop, I found myself distant from the faith of my youth. In my late 20’s, I had an encounter with Jesus that...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 28, 2016 | Destiny, Favor, Identity, Pride, Promotion
A wise pastor once told me you will be considered an expert on any subject when you travel more than 50 miles from your home to speak. He said people want to believe the best about a guest speaker welcoming them with open arms. Knowing that assumption exists we...
