by Garris Elkins | Aug 13, 2014 | Destiny, Future, Leadership, Transition, Trust
Last night, I took this picture of my office. It was time to clean it out in preparation for our upcoming transition in October. I knew this day was coming and now it is finally here. The pictures, books, notes, photos, old sermon notes and memorabilia from our 15...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 9, 2014 | Destiny, Hope, Joy, Peace
How do you process life when you come to realize your future is now shorter than your history? This obviously applies to those growing older, but it can also apply to a 20-something who sees the end of a relationship or a 50 year old who is the middle of an...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 7, 2014 | Destiny, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, Identity
During the last several decades the Church in Western culture has become over-programmed. I think we educated ourselves into this predicament. There now exists a program for almost everything including discipleship. But that is changing. A new...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 1, 2014 | Destiny, Discipline, Dreams, Future, Leadership
As you grow older you will begin to think about the legacy you will leave behind. Many people who pursue a legacy of accomplishments and notoriety end up tired, bitter and alone. There is another legacy that has a far greater impact on those who will follow...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 5, 2014 | Destiny, Future, Hope, Identity, Marriage, Trust
You have become overly focused on the birthing pains you are experiencing. You are not seeing the larger picture of what God is doing in your life. You have missed an important connection. The pain you are now experiencing is linked to a future provision God...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 9, 2014 | Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Family, Power, Prophecy
We are in a season where what has been invisible will be now be made known. Those who have gone unnoticed even after years of faithful service will become visible as God confirms and performs His word in their lives. As this thought formed in my mind, I saw the...
