by Garris Elkins | Nov 2, 2019 | Church, Creativity, Dreams, Faithfulness, Favor, Future, Holy Spirit, Intimacy, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Prayer, Promise, Revelation, Sacrifice, Worship
In a dream, I saw a large conference center. It was just used to host a gathering of hundreds of people. When the event was finally over, and all the attendees had departed, a stillness settled over the facility. Looking around the room, I could see it needed...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 31, 2019 | Courage, Creativity, Faith, Family, Favor, Fear, Future, Hope, Relationships, Trust, Vision.
For the last 46 years of marriage, I have wanted to provide a life for Jan that would give her security and comfort. That meant going to work when I didn’t feel like it. Getting enough life insurance just in case I passed away before the kids were raised and our home...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 29, 2019 | Deliverance, Discernment, Dreams, Favor, Holy Spirit
This morning, I was sharing with Jan a dream I had during the night. The dream had content similar to what awakened Jan to pray earlier in the morning. As we talked and compared what God was saying, we sensed a reversal was taking place. This is not a negative...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 13, 2019 | Change, Faith, Faithfulness, Favor, Future, Grace
You were moving forward untroubled and at peace on a long road of smooth pavement. All of a sudden, you entered a rough gravel stretch. It’s raw, noisy, and uncomfortable. Slow down and steady your grip on the wheel. Smooth pavement is returning in just a few more...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 11, 2019 | Change, Discernment, Discipline, Favor, God, Holy Spirit, Joy, Revelation, Revival
When the fire of God’s Spirit begins to burn to announce a new season, the first response by those not aware of how the Spirit works might be less than joyful. In fact, some may consider it distasteful and even unpleasant, but there is a reason for that response. This...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 3, 2019 | Culture, Discernment, Favor, Fear, Future, Grace, Healing, Kingdom of God, Promise, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Wisdom, Worship
The title comes from the world of journalism. Blood and gore catch the attention of an audience. It’s not just the blood and gore of murder, catastrophe, or natural disaster that gains our attention; it is the blood and gore of broken lives, broken political systems,...
