by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2016 | Apostle, Change, Evangelism, Five-fold, Future, Gifts, Kingdom of God
Today, a Spirit-birthed image entered my mind. I was looking at the distance horizon of a desert scene. A powerful wind began to blow across the sands. The wind blew with increasing intensity blowing away a deep layer of sand revealing the structure of a hidden...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 7, 2016 | Apostle, Culture, Destiny, Five-fold, Future, Kingdom of God, Revelation
In the early days of American aviation pilots did not have the modern navigational instruments we use today. In the 1920’s, the U.S. Postal Service created a transcontinental air route for mail pilots flying from New York to San Francisco. Pilots made their way...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 5, 2016 | Apostle, Church planting, Destiny, Dreams, Faithfulness, Favor, Holiness, Humility, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Promise, Vision.
When the famous missionary Dr. David Livingstone died in Africa in 1873, the Africans loved him so much they removed his heart from his chest and buried it in African soil. His body, without his heart, was taken back to Britain and interred at Westminster Abbey....
by Garris Elkins | Aug 24, 2016 | Apostle, Culture, Destiny, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Hope, Kingdom of God, Prophecy, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Worship
In a moment of worship, I saw a crow’s nest atop the mast of an ancient sailing vessel. The ship was moving across open sea. Immediately, I knew the image was prophetic and carried an assignment for some in the Church. A crow’s nest sits atop the highest point on a...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 17, 2016 | Apostle, Fathers, Trust
I meet with leaders of ministries and owners of businesses who ask me how to release young leaders. The advice I give is always the same. Make sure the people on your team know your heart and the vision of your ministry/business then cut them loose to run at the speed...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 18, 2016 | Apostle, Five-fold, Kingdom of God, Power, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Worship
In military and police work the term “Staging Area” is used to describe a location designated where intelligence, personnel and materials are assembled in preparation for a coming campaign or assault. Personally, I have stood in actual staging areas where my...
