by Garris Elkins | Feb 11, 2013 | Faith, Future, Identity, Obedience, Prophetic, Revelation
A forthright friend recently commented, “How strange that you are an artist, and yet you are so rigid with your time. So structured. Where’s the passion?” To which I wish I had replied: “Talent and passion don’t just transform themselves into books and paintings. That...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 7, 2013 | Dreams, Faith, Future, Hope, Obedience
When Jan and I lived in Berlin, Germany we loved walking in the city parks. The park system in Berlin was unlike any I had ever seen. These parks were not the traditional square piece of land with grass and a few trees – the parks in Berlin ran through...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 29, 2013 | Church, Faith, Family, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Transition
My pastoral transition will take place in my 65th year. I have been learning a lot about myself in this new season. As Jan and I prepare to hand the leadership of our church over to Ryan and Kate Rhoden, Ryan and I have been having wonderful conversations...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 27, 2013 | Faith, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Prayer, Restoration
Several years ago, I realized that if I was going to finish well I would need to invest in those things that allowed me to go deeper in my intimacy with God. Over the years of ministry I have seen the encroachment of demands and needs taking over my calendar and...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 27, 2013 | Church, Faith, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Prayer, Revelation
My weekends are important times for me. This is the time each week the church gathers and when I teach. I take it seriously. I always want to be fresh for Sunday morning so I can give my best to God and his people. As the weekend rolls around I try...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 22, 2012 | Faith, Honor, Identity, Obedience, Trust
For years, I have heard some of my brothers and sisters in Christ appealing for a totally non-violent approach to life. I like the idea and wish somehow this could be our reality in every circumstance. I dislike the thought of having violence as an option...
