by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Spirit, Supernatural
My 16-year old pickup truck has a CD player. It was part of the truck’s original equipment installed at the factory. A couple of years ago the CD went on the fritz. It makes funny noises when it’s turned on and then it keeps repeating the same song without moving on...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Fear, Future, Healing, Hope, Mercy, Pride, Relationships
Relationships are being tested. A casual comment or post on social media that creates disagreement can challenge the honor of a relationship. Jesus knew each of us would see life differently, and He still said oneness was possible even in the presence of...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 30, 2020 | Deliverance, Discernment, Revelation, Trust, Wisdom
This morning, I finally got a picture of our puppy’s morning ritual. Each morning, she sticks her head through the doggie door to see if the way is safe before she goes outside. She does this every day. Ladybug is only six months old, but she is teaching us something....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 29, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Faithfulness, Freedom, Healing, Honor, Peace, repentance. hope future, Restoration, Truth, Wisdom, Word, Worship
It’s a bit after 2:00 am. A few minutes ago, I woke up and could not go back to sleep. I had a few things on my mind I needed to deal with so, I quietly got up and went into our living room to talk with the Lord. A few minutes after rising, I started my audio bible...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 27, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Healing, Justice, Kingdom of God, Peace, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
The “Don’t” and “Why” of Life I DON’T confess my sins against my wife to clean the relational slate and just move on. I confess my sins to honor her and the Lord. I DON’T work out just to stay in physical and emotional shape. I work out so I can stay in a fight as...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 25, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Courage, Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation
Perhaps one of the most impactful things that will transpire in this unusual season of history is the realization by the Church and her leaders that we are in a time of reformation. Realizing our calling to influence all 7 spheres/mountains of culture has long been...
