by Garris Elkins | Jan 27, 2012 | Church, Faith, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Revival, Vision.
Recently, in a time of corporate prayer, I sensed the Holy Spirit ask me a question, “Am I awed by God or impressed by man?” While this question was asked within the quiet confines of my heart, I knew it was for all who were present that day. A few minutes...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 25, 2012 | Church, Forgiveness, Healing, Leadership, Repentance, Spiritual Warfare
The word “environmentalist” can make you happy or angry depending on how you view politics and culture. Actually, it is a very good word when used in conjunction with God and His Kingdom. An environmentalist is concerned with the long-term health of the place...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 19, 2012 | Church, Leadership, Prayer, Repentance, Transition
Recently, I read a blog article written by a very respected young leader. He is well read and well educated. He does things with excellence. He has become noticed for all of these attributes and rightfully so. Because we are all in a hurry from time to...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 8, 2012 | Church, Culture, Evangelism, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God
On the Day of Pentecost God released the sound of heaven into the Upper Room to empower the Church to release the sound of heaven into the world. Many supernatural things took place on the Day of Pentecost, like a sudden sound coming to earth from heaven, a...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 22, 2011 | Church, Kingdom of God, Leadership
As a young boy during the summer break from school my dad used to take me along to help out on his construction sites.Dad built houses and he also owned a house moving company. I was always working each summer. Dad would assign a project to me and then go elsewhere on...