by Garris Elkins | Jun 26, 2017 | Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Prophecy, Spiritual Warfare
This morning I did something I do each morning before I sit down to write. I stand by a window in our living room and look up into the night sky and pray for the day. I asked God to release His presence through my family and through me. I prayed, “Lord let...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 14, 2017 | Change, Church, Courage, Five-fold, Reformation
Free-thinking is dangerous because it can challenge our assumptions and dismantle the status quo. A healthy spiritual environment will give people permission to ask questions about our assumptions without being condemned or discarded. This year we celebrate the...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 12, 2017 | Courage, Discipline, Faith, Freedom, Humility, Obedience, Relationships, Restoration
Many of you know I like to cook, especially BBQ. One of my favorites is shredded pork. To begin the cooking process, I select a pork shoulder or tenderloin and slow cook it in hickory smoke. When it is done, I take the meat out of the fire and place it on a large...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 8, 2017 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Humility, Identity, Intimacy, Obedience, Power, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
Breakthrough has become a well-worn word in the current sea of prophetic ministry. There are promises of breakthrough everywhere you turn on social media and in the blogosphere. Breakthrough has become an elusive prize for a lot of people. The search for a magic...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 5, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Discipline, Evangelism, Holiness, Humility, Identity, Intimacy, Kingdom of God, Relationships, Wisdom
As a young man, I hunted with a bow and arrow. I no longer hunt but recall some great memories with friends chasing elk and deer through the mountains of Montana and Oregon. Each summer was filled with practice and preparation for the annual week in hunt camp. Many...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2017 | Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Obedience, Power, Revival
Last week, I went out to my BBQ and opened the lid to find a rat, not a mouse, staring up at me. He was a large fully alive rat with a long tail. We were both shocked! For the next 10 seconds I tried my best to end his life with my grill brush but off he scurried. To...
