by Garris Elkins | May 13, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Creativity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Forgiveness, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Reformation, Revelation, Revival, Teaching, Vision.
In every revolution of culture, the first people to be attacked are the poets, artists, writers, and musicians who express the discontent of the people through creative expression. These voices must be silenced by those in positions of authority if they want to remain...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 11, 2018 | Change, Church, Courage, Culture, Future, Kingdom of God, Power, Prophecy, Revival, Wisdom
I have had the opportunity to travel to many nations. Each time I returned to the United States, I felt thankful that I lived in a nation that offered opportunity and stability. Maybe, like many, I lived in a bubble of time where rapid, unexpected and culture-altering...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 30, 2018 | Church, Death, Deliverance, God, Jesus, Promotion, Resurrection, Teaching
Yesterday, I was driving across town surfing through some radio stations when I came upon pastor Chuck Swindoll who was preaching a sermon. Swindoll said in essence, “The stone was not rolled away so Jesus could get out. It was rolled away so we could go in.” That...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 28, 2018 | Church, Courage, Creativity, Discipleship, Faith, Family, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, God, Humility, Kingdom of God, Pride, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Wisdom
From time-to-time, I get some interesting feedback from what I write. It goes with the territory. The vast majority of the comments I receive are very affirming and kind. There are times a comment will come through not birthed out of a relationship, but from what I...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 16, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Discipleship, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Teaching, Wisdom
We are in a unique moment of Church history. The Lord is defining and redefining many things. He is defining the current expansion of His Kingdom that can appear radically new, exploratory and unfamiliar to some. He is also redefining our assumptions and releasing...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 15, 2018 | Church, Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Evangelism, Family, Father, Fear, Freedom, Honor, Hope, Mercy, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
A friend of mine shared the following on his Facebook wall several days ago, “The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth” – African Proverb. A lot of wisdom comes from the continent of Africa – ancient, wise tribal wisdom...
