by Garris Elkins | Nov 17, 2015 | Change, Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Future, Hope, Peace, Redemption, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Wisdom
For the last week, I have been sensing we are coming into what I would call “a first time ever” season in culture, politics and world affairs. There are events about to transpire that will be seen as first time ever events in this generation. These one of a...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 10, 2015 | Apostle, Church planting, Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Leadership, Pentecost, Revelation
Well-meaning people will occasionally say things that are not true. One of those phrases is, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” These phrases are not evil or malicious – they are simply not true. We repeat them without thinking. They...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 26, 2015 | Apostle, Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Wisdom
I have come to dislike the word “metrics” – a word used by organizations to measure people and the success of their efforts. It is a business term that has crept into conversations within the church, especially where organizations need to measure a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 20, 2015 | Courage, Destiny, Spiritual Warfare
A few nights ago, I had one of the most vivid dreams I have ever experienced. I was atop Mount Ashland dug into foxholes with other believers. We were involved in intense combat. Mount Ashland is a high mountain where I live that overlooks southern Oregon and...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 16, 2015 | Church, Courage, Destiny, Favor, Future, Kingdom of God, Pentecost, Power, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Worship
(Note to reader: This article uses a graphic metaphor. It is not my intention to write for shock value. My only intention is to share what I believe the Lord asked of me. Please read what follows with that it mind.) Many years ago, I was a police officer. ...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 30, 2015 | Courage, Faith
Allow the Holy Spirit to be the only one who gives you the talking points for your life. Appealing to your base with words they want to hear, a tactic of a political spirit, will only result in fear-based destinations. This unredeemed decision-making...
