by Garris Elkins | Aug 27, 2017 | Discipleship, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Forgiveenss, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Identity, Kingdom of God, Marriage, Redemption, Teaching
One of the most beautiful things about love is choice. If you remove choice from either side of a relationship it is no longer love. I remember the day I asked Jan to marry me. I asked and she said yes. I offered love and she accepted. I did not take Jan by force...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 4, 2017 | Apostle, Church, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Reformation, Revelation, Revival, Teaching, Word
A reformation has begun in the Church. This reformation will be known historically for the sound it makes – the sound of truth spoken in love. What is coming will be simple, so simple it could be missed if we expect it to create another top-heavy and complicated way...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 5, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Discipline, Evangelism, Holiness, Humility, Identity, Intimacy, Kingdom of God, Relationships, Wisdom
As a young man, I hunted with a bow and arrow. I no longer hunt but recall some great memories with friends chasing elk and deer through the mountains of Montana and Oregon. Each summer was filled with practice and preparation for the annual week in hunt camp. Many...
by Garris Elkins | May 28, 2017 | Church, Discipleship, Evangelism, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Peace, Reformation, Restoration
Last week, I went fishing. It’s been a really long time since I last enjoyed that long abandoned pleasure. Jan had a full day of appointments so I packed my pole and fishing gear and drove to a beautiful lake near our home. I found a quiet cove that was off the windy...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 25, 2017 | Apostle, Church, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Prohecy, Teaching
Have you ever wondered where you fit in the larger picture and function of the Church? You were wired a certain way by God to do unique things in the Kingdom. If you are one who is called to equip the Church to do the work of the ministry here is a simple way to see...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2016 | Courage, Evangelism, Faithfulness, Favor, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Power, Prophecy, Revelation, Supernatural
On a recent ministry trip, I was on the road for almost a week. My schedule had me ministering in several locations. Between two of the meetings, I had one night on the road to myself, so I reserved a room in a well-known national motel chain. Driving onto the...