by Garris Elkins | Feb 21, 2018 | Courage, Deliverance, Discipleship, Discipline, Family, Freedom, Honor, Identity, Marriage, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
From time-to-time, I have to block people from my social media accounts. It happened yesterday when a young woman named “Ginger” wanted to connect via Twitter. My first indication that something was amiss was when I noticed she did not dress appropriately for the...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 17, 2018 | Change, Church, Culture, Deliverance, Freedom
Many years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said he heard the voice of Jesus tell him to stand up for the cause of civil rights. This week a television personality ascribed mental illness to anyone who thinks Jesus talks to His followers. Everyone has an opinion....
by Garris Elkins | Feb 16, 2018 | Apostle, Courage, Deliverance, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Spiritual Warfare
Recently, I was on a conference call with a group of prophets from across the United States. Some of our friends were under attack. We gathered to pray and prophesy over their ministry. It was a powerful time. As we prayed, I heard the words, “Ambush averted!” What...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 12, 2018 | Change, Courage, Deliverance, Fear, Future, Hope, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Pride, Spiritual Warfare
You have entered an unfamiliar place. In this season of change, it feels like you are out of range of normal communication, even with God, but you know that is not true. You just need to learn how to hear Him in a new way in this strange and unfamiliar place. He...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 7, 2018 | Death, Deliverance, Family, Forgiveness, Freedom, Holiness, Love, Marriage, Obedience, Power, Pride, Spiritual Warfare, Truth
Lust is a seamy word. We associate its use primarily with sexual sin. It is more than sexual. Lust is defined in Scripture as any strong and undisciplined craving or desire. It can be associated with the unhealthy use of anything in life. Our place of jeopardy begins...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 6, 2018 | Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Hope, Supernatural
God is restoring what has been considered lost forever. Abandoned relationships, missed business opportunities, and unimagined cultural breakthrough will be some of the examples of these miraculous restorations. These supernatural acts of God will be considered both a...