by Garris Elkins | Dec 23, 2015 | Destiny, Faith, Family, Fathers, Freedom, Healing, Hope, Kingdom of God, Pentecost, Power, Prophetic, Revival, Teaching
In the fourth grade at San Tomas Elementary School we had what was called, “Show and Tell”. We did Show and Tell each Monday morning in our class. Kids would stand in front of their classmates and share what happened to them over the weekend. Sometimes kids would...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 21, 2015 | Apostle, Church, Destiny, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Restoration
When Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.” With that statement, Jesus was telling His disciples there were more people doing the will of the Father in that...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 6, 2015 | Change, Courage, Destiny, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Ministry, Power, Supernatural
The Kingdom of God functions at a higher level of authority than a lesser authority defined by the political labels of conservative, liberal or independent. These political definitions are used to describe a lower, earthly kingdom and its limited system of power...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 24, 2015 | Courage, Destiny, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Hope, Integrity
Each segment of the Church has the potential to succumb to a version of politically correct language. This is not the same kind of vocabulary as the politically correct language used in the realm of politics, but it is sourced from the same spirit and...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 23, 2015 | Change, Church, Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Favor, Future, Revival, Thankfulness
A young woman approached me on Sunday morning just before I was to preach at The Shepherd’s Way in Ashland, Oregon. She said she saw an image of a person walking into the presence of the Lord. As this person entered the Presence they shed an old garment they had...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 21, 2015 | Destiny, Faith, Faithfulness, Favor, Future, Identity, Leadership, Miracles, Peace, Pentecost, Power, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
Some of you feel like you are being pushed forward in time without your permission. This rude progression of time is like a schoolyard bully who has come up behind you pushing and shoving you forward. At some point you will need to turn around and confront the bully....
