by Garris Elkins | Mar 11, 2019 | Creativity, Discipline, Family, Freedom, Future, Gifts, Giving, Kingdom of God, Truth, Wisdom
I met a friend for breakfast at one of those establishments where the waitress calls everyone “honey” and the food is down home. The smells coming from the kitchen and the overall ambiance of the place let me know that a plate of biscuits and gravy was somewhere in my...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 7, 2019 | Apostle, Church planting, Creativity, Family, Five-Fold Ministry, Kingdom of God, Teaching, Wisdom
My teaching is not limited to public gatherings like a Sunday morning church service or a conference setting. Many times I am offered an itinerary where I am able to speak with the primary leadership team of a church or business. This is where I believe deeper...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 23, 2019 | Courage, Creativity, Deliverance, Faith, Freedom, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Peace, Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Wisdom
Jan’s Subaru Impreza is 9 years old and my Nissan pickup just celebrated its 15th year. They don’t have lots of gadgets and features. Both vehicles are plain vanilla versions of their respective brands. The best feature on both of our cars is one not provided by...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 18, 2019 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Dreams
The new ways are the old ways. The new ways are not new, they have only remained undiscovered in this generation. All things, both past, and present are always new in the heart of God. Pursue His heart and you will be current and contemporary no matter where the...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 17, 2019 | Change, Creativity, Destiny, Eternity, Obedience, Promotion, Provision, Revelation, Transition, Worship
When we over-control our lives, we lose a sense of wonder and mystery. Some people have so over-planned and controlled every aspect of their lives they have taken on the sole responsibility for the realization of all aspects of their future. To the natural mind, this...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 5, 2019 | Creativity, Discipleship, Freedom, Future, Gifts, Humility, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Ministry, Trust, Truth, Worship
My daughter, Anna, is a formally trained and accomplished artist. Her paintings hang in galleries around the world. From time to time, she will have a work commissioned by a client. Under a commission, Anna will create an original work of art to present to the client....
