by Garris Elkins | Dec 3, 2017 | Destiny, Discipleship, Father, God, Honor, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Peace, Provision, Rest, Revelation, Teaching, Trust, Wisdom
As a little boy, I usually slept like a rock. But one winter night I woke up and walked into the living room. I was about 6 or 7 years old. My stirring also awakened my father. While standing in front of our fireplace staring at the remaining embers of a fire from the...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 2, 2017 | Apostle, Destiny, Eternity, Favor, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Honor, Intimacy, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Redemption, Teaching, Wisdom
Paul wrote the book of II Timothy from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It would be his last epistle. Because of that sober setting, Paul’s words carry a unique poignancy. Paul said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 1, 2017 | Courage, Destiny, Freedom, Future
In order to be found on the right side of history, we must understand the future implications of the decisions we are making today. This understanding comes to those willing to discover the heart of God for our current social and spiritual ills. Once that discovery is...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 20, 2017 | Courage, Creativity, Destiny, Discipleship, Gifts, Resurrection
There are a few things that will elicit an emotional, gut-wrenching and sometimes sobbing joy in me. This happens when an unnoticed underdog rises to a place of freedom and victory before an audience of doubters. It can be a timid singer on a talent show stage who...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 29, 2017 | Creavity, Destiny, Dreams, Father, Fathers, Favor, Forgiveness, Freedom, God, Honor, Hope, Kingdom, Peace, Promotion, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
Years ago, a man approached me after a Sunday morning service. He was concerned with something I had preached. He was a veteran pastor so his words carried extra weight. In the sermon, I said, “God has no favorites.” He was truly concerned because I think he felt he...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 28, 2017 | Deliverance, Destiny, Faith, Freedom, Healing, Identity, Promise, Redemption, Resurrection, Revival, Teaching
Yesterday, I returned home after a two-state, five-day road trip where I taught in several venues and reconnected with some wonderful churches. It was a solo trip. Jan had to stay behind this time. Traveling alone is not my favorite way of ministering but God is...
