by Garris Elkins | Jul 19, 2018 | Courage, Culture, Discipline, Faith, Fear, Trust
Not every dream we have makes sense. Some dreams can be inspired by the Spirit of God or by a work of hell. Still, others can be the result of an over-active imagination or too much pizza right before bed. We need discernment to understand what is taking place in our...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 13, 2018 | Apostle, Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Future, Integrity, Leadership, Obedience, Peace
This morning, I saw two robins flying erratically around a tree just outside a sliding glass door. A few moments later, I heard a loud thump as one of the birds collided with the window. The window was reflecting a false reality of blue skies and freedom that...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 26, 2018 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Deliverance, Freedom, Kingdom of God, Restoration
Recently, the Lord asked me to unclutter my life and ministry. The Lord began this process so I could be free to focus on just a few things that would release the greatest potential for Kingdom impact. In the de-cluttering, I discovered a new term, “re-wilding”....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 20, 2018 | Courage, Discipline, Fear, Future, Holy Spirit, Humility, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Pride, Promotion
Shortly after rising this morning, the word “unleashed” came to mind. It’s not a word I typically use in my vocabulary so it got my attention. I let it rest. Then it came to me again. I had a general idea what the word means but went to a dictionary to unpack its...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 17, 2018 | Courage, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Truth
I just heard the word “surprise” in my spirit. Each time I hear this word a surprise takes place either with a dramatic change in a significant leadership position or a turn of events that completely flips conventional wisdom on its ear. As you move through the...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 16, 2018 | Courage, Creativity, Culture, Faith, Fear, Five-fold, Freedom, Future, Justice, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Peace
Every dream began when someone stopped long enough to ponder a new reality. God is inviting each of us to a place where we can ponder with Him so He can reveal what has not yet been imagined. From within that place of availability to God, dreams will be released that...
