by Garris Elkins | Aug 24, 2017 | Apostle, Change, Church, Courage, Family, Five-Fold Ministry
In a television interview today, I said to my interviewer, “Some of those labeled as ‘forsaking the assembling’ of the Church have not walked away from God. They have simply forsaken the model of the Church we have presented to them.” Be...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2017 | Family, Love, Marriage, Relationships
This morning, I was showing Jan where something was stored. I said, “Maybe after I’m gone your next husband won’t be so focused on something like this.” Jan said, “There won’t be a next husband. It’s just you then eternity.” The things a couple talks...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 23, 2017 | Change, Courage, Death, Eternity, Family, Father, Hope, Marriage, Relationships, Resurrection
I am waiting for youin the glory.They are all here, those who left before us, the ones we loved. I look so much different now than you could ever imagine. Whatever that perfect age was in the Earth-life I am there and more. I am forever young in an eternal way perfect...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2017 | Courage, Discipleship, Family, Fear, Freedom, Joy, Peace, Pride, Relationships
Earlier this week, Jan and I had dinner with friends at a nice restaurant. Shortly after being seated, a young family sat at the table next to us with three young kids. Our child-rearing years took place decades ago. We smiled as the parents tried to herd cats and eat...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 27, 2017 | Change, Death, Family, Father, Forgiveenss, Future, Honor, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships, Thankfulness, Truth, Women
Young men, a life of faith is not meant to be complicated. It is meant to be a simple, authentic and wearable way of life. Young men, a good life is all about intimacy. ...
by Garris Elkins | May 18, 2017 | Courage, Creativity, Discipleship, Family, Fear, Gifts, Humility, Relationships
Be careful to whom you give permission to edit the content your life. They can end up rewriting your life to such an extent that you look and sound like your editors, not like the unique person God has created. My wife, Jan, is the first person to read the rough draft...
