by Garris Elkins | May 3, 2017 | Church, Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Discipline, Forgiveenss, Identity, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Power, Relationships
The second chapter of John is filled with contrasts. It starts out with Jesus changing water into wine and ends with Jesus using a whip to clear out the moneychangers from the Temple. There seem to be two camps in the Church. On one hand, you have those who love a...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 30, 2017 | Courage, Gifts, Power, Supernatural, Word
Jan and I were driving home after five days on the road. Ahead of us on the freeway, I saw the flashing yellow lights on two escort vehicles. One escort was in front and the other at the rear of a diesel truck towing a large lowboy trailer. Atop the trailer was the...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 13, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Discipleship, Freedom
Here are some painful realities about life that each of us must come to realize if we are to grow spiritually. Finding the perfect spouse will not bring you peace or happiness. Having children will not heal a broken marriage. Electing your favorite politician...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 12, 2017 | Courage, Creativity, Faith, Future, God, Miracles, Redemption, Spirit, Word
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered when a sperm and egg unite that a zinc-colored spark of light ignites at the moment of conception. This was a stunning and unexpected discovery regarding the origins of life. Whenever any form of God’s creativity...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 7, 2017 | Courage, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Trust, Truth
These are interesting times to be alive. Great truths are being uncovered hidden beneath the rubble pile of contemporary theological error. At the same time, other forms of deception that first surfaced in the Early Church will attempt to walk back into the...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 21, 2017 | Change, Courage, Dreams, Faith, Future, Healing, Hope, Identity, Redemption, Restoration, Wisdom
One of the things that will come and visit my life from time-to-time are the memories of my youth. The young Garris will come and talk with the older me. Some of these experiences are a blend of the bitter and the sweet. One such visit took place this morning when I...
