by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2014 | Courage, Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Mercy
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #12 The Hidden Reef Of Self-Pity There is a reef hidden under the surface of your life-journey. It is called...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 28, 2014 | Change, Church, Death, Deliverance, Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Identity, Kingdom, Kingdom of God
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #8 Endings Nothing is ever over until God says its over. Never let people, a painful circumstance or the devil...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 29, 2014 | Deliverance, Faith, Hope, Kingdom, Miracles, Trust
You are coming to a moment in time when what you have pursued will be overtaken. This has been a dream that has always been out in front of you – just out of reach, but now you will take hold of it. Your coming circumstance will be like that of the children of...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 12, 2014 | Deliverance, Freedom, Miracles, Power, Trust
You came in innocence. Upon your arrival you realized a trap was set to expose and demean you. Those who set this trap expected you to step into the jaws of their judgment and be destroyed, but God has another plan. As the lever of judgment is pulled the jaws of...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 25, 2014 | Deliverance, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Pentecost, Power, Trust
Within the bowl of fruit something unusual is taking place. The rotten fruit is not infecting the other pieces of fruit. In fact, just the opposite is taking place. The healthy fruit is beginning to transform the rotten fruit. In a natural way of thinking...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2014 | Deliverance, Faith, Freedom, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Identity
You have felt that God has put a leash on your life like someone who would leash an unruly dog to keep it under control. God never puts a leash on His children. He has given you the ability to choose how you will respond to life. One of the fruits of the Spirit...
