by Garris Elkins | Jan 2, 2013 | Church, Healing, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Miracles, Revival
When Jesus gave us the Great Commission he said, “Go and make disciples of all the nations.” The Great Commission has become the marching orders for the Church over the last 2,000 years. At the end of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus told his disciples to “Go” in another...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 1, 2013 | Church, Future, Holy Spirit, Miracles, Restoration, Revival
In 2013 God will begin moving in powerful ways. This move of God will not be age, gender or race-specific. It will include many elements of previous revivals and renewals. Be careful of criticizing any one element you do not fully understand or agree with. What God is...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 28, 2012 | Family, Forgiveness, Future, Healing, Hope, Leadership, Transition
One of the most stress-filled things I have ever done was being an entry man on a SWAT team. Entry men were the first members of the team to breach a door and cross the threshold of a house to gain entrance. We never knew what was waiting for us on the other...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 22, 2012 | Faith, Honor, Identity, Obedience, Trust
For years, I have heard some of my brothers and sisters in Christ appealing for a totally non-violent approach to life. I like the idea and wish somehow this could be our reality in every circumstance. I dislike the thought of having violence as an option...