by Garris Elkins | Apr 26, 2018 | Change, Courage, Culture, Evangelism, Future, Miracles, Power, Prophecy, Reformation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
Prophetic voices are prophesying a coming shift in the spiritual atmosphere of California. This week, with the pending legislation taking place in California that will attempt to curtail the activity of the Church and hinder free speech, I have had two...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 8, 2018 | Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Evangelism, Fear, Future, Identity, Kingdom of God, Marriage, Mercy, Obedience, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Wisdom, Word, Worship
There are several bills under consideration in California (AB 1779, 2943, 2119) that would prohibit the church from freely ministering to those in same-sex relationships and gender identity issues, who want to seek help as they process these life-altering decisions....
by Garris Elkins | Mar 31, 2018 | Courage, Death, Deliverance, Dreams, Evangelism, Faith, Fear, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Identity, Justice, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Prophecy, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
Last night, I had a fitful night of sleep. In the restless night, I had a dream. I was in a restaurant. A man seated at a table near me turned around and said he knew I was a writer. He asked if I would meet with the leadership team of his organization to consider...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 15, 2018 | Church, Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Evangelism, Family, Father, Fear, Freedom, Honor, Hope, Mercy, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
A friend of mine shared the following on his Facebook wall several days ago, “The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth” – African Proverb. A lot of wisdom comes from the continent of Africa – ancient, wise tribal wisdom...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 31, 2018 | Culture, Discipleship, Discipline, Evangelism, Faith, Faithfulness, Five-Fold Ministry, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God
The tension, angst, and increasing frustration swirling around in the hearts and minds of many people is like the tension expressed in a bubble just before it bursts. This is not a financial or political bubble. It is a spiritual bubble that once it breaks will...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 3, 2018 | Destiny, Evangelism, Faith, Father, Future, Gifts, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Love, Promise, Relationships, Resurrection, Transtion
In 1961, as a young boy, I had the honor to walk with my father down the 18th hole at Pebble Beach where my father chipped onto the green and one-putted the final hole to win his flight in the California Golf Championship for his handicap level. My father was playing...
