by Garris Elkins | Dec 25, 2017 | Father, Favor, Joy, Relationships, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Worship
When I was a little boy, I would awaken each Christmas morning and for just a moment, not realize it was Christmas. In that pause, I thought it was just another day until my young mind kicked into gear. When the realization – THIS IS CHRISTMAS MORNING! –...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 21, 2017 | Family, Favor, Fear, Forgiveness, Humility, Intimacy, Joy, Justice, Love, Marriage, Peace, Power
If you receive a kind response from someone, it does not mean they agree with you. Kindness does not require agreement. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit that guides the interaction between people who may have very different opinions on a particular subject....
by Garris Elkins | Dec 2, 2017 | Apostle, Destiny, Eternity, Favor, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Honor, Intimacy, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Redemption, Teaching, Wisdom
Paul wrote the book of II Timothy from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It would be his last epistle. Because of that sober setting, Paul’s words carry a unique poignancy. Paul said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 1, 2017 | Apostle, Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Favor, Fear, Future, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Prayer, Prophecy, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Transition, Wisdom
A couple of weeks ago, I read a Facebook comment from a friend who was part of a church that Jan and I pastored 30 years ago. My friend shared how he was finally stepping into a calling on his life I had prophesied to him those many years ago. He wasn’t...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 29, 2017 | Faith, Family, Father, Favor, Gifts, God, Holy Spirit, Identity, Intimacy, Love, Prayer, Prophecy, Spirit, Trust, Truth, Vision., Wisdom
Many of us kneel at our bedside before retiring for the night to ask God’s blessing on our sleep and our dreams. Have you ever thought about doing the same thing before you leave your bed in the morning? Each morning when I awaken, I have many thoughts running through...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 9, 2017 | Courage, Faith, Father, Favor, Freedom
Some of you feel like you are in a large room surrounded by closed doors on all sides. You are a bit confused regarding your next step. This is not intended to be a place of confusion. It is actually a real place with a real name. It is called, “The End of a Season.”...
