by Garris Elkins | Feb 28, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Family, Father, Kingdom of God, Restoration, Teaching, Trust
It has always bothered me that someone under the age of 21 could serve our nation in combat and come back home to be told they were not old enough to enjoy the same rights and privileges afforded to those over 21. While this bothers me on a cultural level, but it also...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 16, 2018 | Apostle, Courage, Deliverance, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Spiritual Warfare
Recently, I was on a conference call with a group of prophets from across the United States. Some of our friends were under attack. We gathered to pray and prophesy over their ministry. It was a powerful time. As we prayed, I heard the words, “Ambush averted!” What...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 10, 2018 | Apostle, Five-Fold Ministry, Kingdom of God, Teaching, Truth
The word theology and the title of theologian do not appear in Scripture. When God gave gifts to equip and mature the Church those gifts were wrapped in the definitions of apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher. It would be from the ministry of these...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 9, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Discipleship, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Reconciliation, Relationships, Revelation, Teaching, Truth, Wisdom
We need to do a better job relating to each other when we find ourselves holding an opposing position on an issue of faith. These positions are in essence, only an opinion we have attached to very complex subjects. Our opinions are never the full measure of truth. I...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 27, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Creativity, Culture, Discipleship
Some of us need to learn how to speak a new language. We need to learn how to speak the truth in love using the language of our culture and the heart of God to craft our dialogue. Those who will have the most significant impact in the reformation currently taking...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 25, 2018 | Apostle, Change, Church, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Revelation, Revival
An invitation is coming your way that will change everything. The fatigue, the unhealthy expectations and the ruts of routine will be displaced by what this invitation will release. The arrival of your invitation will announce the beginning of a new season. Ten years...