by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2016 | Father, God, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Joy, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Redemption, Restoration
So many painful things are taking place in our culture. Death and sorrow fill our computer screens. Disappointment and dismay abound. Some have become overwhelmed and simply given up. In all of this, God is not unaware. His is seated above all that is taking place and...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 12, 2015 | Father, God, Joy
We have entered a season of increased accusation. The devil is nervous and he is increasing the intensity of his primary ministry – accusing the saints of God. This is nothing new. The devil has done this throughout history when he sees situations taking place in...
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 15, 2014 | Faith, Father, Freedom, Hope, Trust
You are at that place in your journey where the final leg – a steep hill – is now before you. You have peddled long and hard throughout this last season. You don’t have much energy left and now you are facing this one last uphill grade before something new...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 6, 2014 | Father, Forgiveness, Obedience, Repentance
In a moment of frustration you drew a line in the sand. This is a line you now regret making. You have grown as a person and you clearly see the mistake of your impulsive decision. You have moved on in life, but the line is still there limiting access to a...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 19, 2014 | Church, Faith, Father, Forgiveness, Future, Honor, Hope, Leadership
At my age and length of service in God’s Kingdom, I am now what some people would call a spiritual father. In most gatherings, I am one of the older pastors in the room. As we age, wisdom can increasingly be present and in operation in our lives if we have allowed God...
