by Garris Elkins | Nov 21, 2019 | Discernment
A political spirit does not limit its influence within the realm of politics. It is present wherever compromise overcomes ethics. It is present in churches, denominations, corporations, and organizations where managers, not apostolic gifts lead a group. A political...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 21, 2019 | Discernment, Discipline, Dreams, Hope, Relationships, Revival, Truth, Wisdom
While walking along a trail, I sensed a nudge to turn around and face into the sun. When I turned around, I saw where I had just hiked. The sun was reflecting off the leaves, giving the path a faint glow. This is a historic mining area called Rich Gulch. It is lined...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 19, 2019 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Dreams
I have lived long enough to realize in every area of life, over time, we will need to experience a restart. Each new season requires a fresh encounter with God to get us moving once again from a place of standstill. Experience and success in any area of personal...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 17, 2019 | Discernment, Discipline, Dreams, Future, Grace, Rest, Sacrifice, Truth, Wisdom
There are times when the next step forward is discovered when we simply stop and rest. We live in a culture that continually drives us to experience more and more forward motion. Constant motion is advertised as proof that we have it all together and are on a mission....
by Garris Elkins | Nov 16, 2019 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Grace, Healing, Honor, Integrity, Love
I would like to comment on many things taking place in the public square, but in doing so, I would probably scare some people and offend others with my frankness. So, I remain silent and pray. My lips carry multiple scars from years of biting them in an attempt to...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 14, 2019 | Courage, Deliverance, Discernment, Dreams, Gifts, Healing, Holiness, Love, Prophetic, Resurrection, Vision.
At our best, we only see and understand the events of life in part. The experience of personal and cultural change has deposited people in new places without their full knowledge of how they arrived or what had actually taken place in the transition. Most of life...
