by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2020 | Discernment, Discipline, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
This is a difficult time in our culture, and it has become a dangerous time as well. People are becoming increasingly frustrated, angry, and prone to violence. Be careful how you respond to the emotional responses of people, even on social media. Your well-being may...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 13, 2020 | Church, Discernment, Discipleship, Leadership, Truth
Over the last several decades in western culture, some have attempted to redefine God. The isolated halls of academia and a culture living insulated from much of the sorrow that afflicts the rest of the world has been a seedbed for this process of progressive...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 8, 2020 | Discernment, Spirit, Spiritual Warfare
It is 2:00 a.m. as I write these words. I awoke an hour ago to the strong smell of smoke. We have experienced smoke from forest fires before, but this was the strongest yet, almost like a billowing smoke warning us that fire was near. Since we are surrounded by...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 2, 2020 | Death, Deliverance, Discernment, Family, Fear, Freedom, Future, Healing, Holy Spirit, Justice, Kingdom of God, Promise, Reconciliation, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare
At this time, when so much emotion is swirling about, and when each person holds a passionate and immovable position, it is too easy to forget what is taking place. Death is manifesting its presence, and that manifestation is taking many forms. There is a spirit...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 28, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Prophecy, Prophetic
“Don’t say such things,” the people respond. “Don’t prophesy like that. Such disasters will never come our way!” (Micah 2:6).Some believe prophecy in the New Covenant should only be words that strengthen, encourage, and comfort. While that is true for some...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 26, 2020 | Church, Courage, Culture, Destiny, Discernment, Justice, Kingdom of God, Love, Wisdom
On Facebook, I have a combined list of friends and followers that number in the thousands. I only mention the number issue for the context of what I want to say. From time to time, in a sea of “friends,” someone will become a friend who disagrees with me....
