by Garris Elkins | Oct 9, 2015 | Church planting, Culture, Death, Faith, Forgiveenss, Honor, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership
The shooting at Umqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon has filled our hearts with sorrow. I live in Southern Oregon and know many of the pastors and churches involved in the healing process that is now just beginning. One of these selfless servants is a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2015 | Apostle, Change, Culture, Deliverance, Destiny, Forgiveness, Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Pride, Revival, Trust
Some of you have felt like you are being forced to live inside a motionless spiritual reservoir when you know God has asked you to be a mighty river of His presence. You have allowed the expectations of people and religious organizations to become a dam holding you...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 30, 2015 | Courage, Faith
Allow the Holy Spirit to be the only one who gives you the talking points for your life. Appealing to your base with words they want to hear, a tactic of a political spirit, will only result in fear-based destinations. This unredeemed decision-making...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 27, 2015 | Faith, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
The Prince of Peace knows how to wage war. Trust Him with the battle and the battle plan. His methods are not popular with those who are led by their emotions and attempt to fight the battles of life in their own strength and intellect. Don’t allow yourself to be...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2015 | Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Promise, Restoration, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
In the Book of Acts physical healing and deliverance from demonic powers was the result of Spirit-empowered commands, not prayers. “Rise up!” and Come out!” were the commands spoken as the Church advanced into new territory. These commands were the...