by Garris Elkins | Aug 7, 2018 | Change, Death, Eternity, Family, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Honor, Hope, Marriage
The older I become, the more I am able to shed a quick tear over a country ballad. I find myself holding a special attachment to a pair of old weathered boots on their third resole. The memories of a faithful dog now gone and of friends whose relationship I hope...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 29, 2018 | Death, Eternity, Family, Future, Identity, Jesus, Joy, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Promotion, Redemption, Resurrection, Thankfulness, Trust, Worship
I was walking through the historic cemetery in our town when I noticed a sign with the word “Pauper.” In the 1800’s, sections of cemeteries throughout the United States had dedicated areas to bury the poor. There were other signs in these cemeteries that...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 13, 2018 | Discipleship, Dreams, Eternity, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Identity, Marriage, Obedience, Peace, Spiritual Warfare, Transition
In the last couple of years, I have been spending more and more time riding elevators. Usually, this happens in a hotel where I stay when I teach and minister. Yesterday, I saw the image of an elevator in a video. In the video, a person extended their finger and...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 6, 2018 | Change, Courage, Eternity, Fear, Freedom, Future, Revelation
An open door is not a destination. You need to keep moving once you enter a new place because that new place is only one point on the map of your life-journey. It was never intended to be your final destination. The same faith that allowed you to see the first open...
by Garris Elkins | May 24, 2018 | Church, Culture, Deliverance, Eternity, Fear, Freedom, Future, Holy Spirit, Joy, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Power, Prophecy, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Word, Worship
Last night a powerful thunderstorm rolled through our area. It was so powerful that I received a FEMA warning through an app on my iPhone. Right after the FEMA warning was displayed, a clap of thunder exploded over our house. I have lived in the Caribbean and lived...
by Garris Elkins | May 16, 2018 | Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Gifts, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Peace, Power, Restoration, Resurrection, Revelation
A few weeks ago, I was shopping and struck up a conversation with an employee. I asked, “How are you?” The woman said in a cynical tone, “I’m living the dream!” After a few moments of conversation it was obvious she was not living her dream. Some of what she shared...
