by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2016 | Culture, Healing, Kingdom of God, Truth, Wisdom
Some people want God to be a judge until they experience a moment of personal brokenness. At that point they want a God of mercy. Some people want police officers to be a replica of Barney Fife from Mayberry until they are faced with a life-threatening situation. At...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2016 | Culture, Faith, Fear, Future, Hope
A lot of people are concerned about the outcome of the 2016 elections. They are distressed over the limited offerings we have for President on both sides of the aisle as if an outcome contrary to their preference will somehow hinder the advancement of God’s Kingdom....
by Garris Elkins | Aug 1, 2016 | Culture, Fear, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Love, Obedience, Peace, Power, Prayer, Reconciliation, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
Last week, Jan and I were walking along the beautiful Yakima Greenway that follows the Yakima River in central Washington. We noticed an abundance of cottontail rabbits, quail and other small creatures. I told Jan the presence of these little animals was an...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 31, 2016 | Culture, Freedom, Honor, Peace, Pride, Revelation, Trust, Truth
There is an abundance of conflicting opinion coming from a wide variety of sources regarding the critical issues facing our nation. Listening to this noisy crowd can become a dizzying experience. Some are beginning to wonder who they can trust as a reliable source in...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 31, 2016 | Culture, Freedom, Honor, Peace, Pride, Revelation, Trust, Truth
There is an abundance of conflicting opinion coming from a wide variety of sources regarding the critical issues facing our nation. Listening to this noisy crowd can become a dizzying experience. Some are beginning to wonder who they can trust as a reliable source in...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 21, 2016 | Change, Culture, Future, Power, Prophecy, Redemption, Transition
Recently, I was walking along under a covered sidewalk in a small town known as a tourist destination. Hanging above my head were signs advertising each business along the sidewalk. These signs hung on chains. A sudden breeze began to blow causing all the signs to...
