by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2014 | Change, Destiny, Eternity, Family, Favor, Future, Healing
The book of your life contains more than one chapter. You have been looking at recent events like they are the whole story of your life. They aren’t. These events are only a single chapter in a developing story. There is more to be written about your life....
by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2014 | Discipline, Family, Father, Freedom, Holiness, Identity, Obedience
Fifteen years ago Jan and I stepped off an airliner onto American soil after serving as missionaries in Europe. Our lives at that time were lived mostly on the road traveling throughout Europe strengthening and encouraging churches. We were perpetual visitors...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 19, 2014 | Culture, Death, Dreams, Family, Freedom, Obedience, Power
You have given the problems in your life names like, “Painful”, “Unfortunate” and “Fearful”. These names have empowered hell to steal, rob and destroy. You need to call forth new names – names birthed in the heart of God that will raise your level of faith above the...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 9, 2014 | Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Family, Power, Prophecy
We are in a season where what has been invisible will be now be made known. Those who have gone unnoticed even after years of faithful service will become visible as God confirms and performs His word in their lives. As this thought formed in my mind, I saw the...
by Garris Elkins | May 27, 2014 | Deliverance, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Intimacy, Love, Marriage, Mercy
You are about to deal with a difficult person – again. You feel exhausted and wish this situation would go away. The investment you have made of time and energy has brought no visible return of their love and respect. This has brought you to the...
by Garris Elkins | May 15, 2014 | Family, Gifts, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
The armor is like an ornate gold breastplate with shoulder pads worn by a first century centurion. Inside the armor a child is playing. The contrast is striking – a little child rolling around and laughing inside a protective battle garment designed for someone...
