by Garris Elkins | Apr 4, 2017 | Change, Dreams, Freedom, Healing, Humility, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Promise, Provision, Restoration
It was a simple word. The Lord said, “I am restoring derailed lives.” A derailed life is like a derailed train. A train can run off the tracks and crash if something is wrong with the tracks. In order to continue the journey, the tracks will need to be...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 3, 2017 | Dreams, Faith, Kingdom, Power, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
Last night, I had a very vivid dream. In the dream, I experienced bright colors and actual conversations just like I was awake. I drove down a new road that has just been excavated leading to a hidden camp secreted in the heart of a city. An armed guard sat on my...
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 27, 2017 | Dreams, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Mercy, Provision, Relationships, Restoration, Supernatural
Long lost connections are about to be reestablished. Lines of communication that were cut off through no fault of your own will reconnect once again. God is bringing things back together. Trust Him. I love to hear the stories of pioneer missionaries. Their stories of...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 21, 2017 | Change, Courage, Dreams, Faith, Future, Healing, Hope, Identity, Redemption, Restoration, Wisdom
One of the things that will come and visit my life from time-to-time are the memories of my youth. The young Garris will come and talk with the older me. Some of these experiences are a blend of the bitter and the sweet. One such visit took place this morning when I...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 13, 2017 | Destiny, Dreams, Future, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Obedience, Provision, Spirit
Whenever I drive to a distant city for pleasure or ministry, I do one thing before I check into my hotel. I fill up my car with gas. I do this in case an emergency comes during the night that would require me to depart immediately at an hour when an open gas station...