by Garris Elkins | Mar 18, 2018 | Faith, Fear, Hope, Prophecy
Yesterday, I shared a prophetic word with the people that filled the sanctuary of the Westside Vineyard Church in Portland, Oregon who were attending the Accelerate School of the Prophetic. The event was a beautiful time filled with revelation and worship. During...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 15, 2018 | Church, Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Evangelism, Family, Father, Fear, Freedom, Honor, Hope, Mercy, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
A friend of mine shared the following on his Facebook wall several days ago, “The child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel it’s warmth” – African Proverb. A lot of wisdom comes from the continent of Africa – ancient, wise tribal wisdom...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 12, 2018 | Death, Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Hope, Trust
You have been given the strength and authority of Jesus Christ not only to survive but to thrive in spite of whatever comes your way. God has given you a relationship with Him that leaves nothing to chance. I recently read a comment from an astrophysicist who stated...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 9, 2018 | Courage, Deliverance, Eternity, Faith, Fear, Hope, Prayer
There are times in our lives when the failure of a relationship or a dream will take us by surprise. When this happens, we think that part of our life is sure to crash. Crashing is not God’s plan. He has trained you to successfully navigate these difficult...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2018 | Courage, Creativity, Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Identity, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships, Restoration, Trust, Women
Your life may look full and in synch with God, but only when you put all of it on the table and take a closer look can you see what is missing. Taking inventory from time-to-time is a good thing. It can also be very revealing and at times, painful. Taking inventory...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 1, 2018 | Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Favor, Fear, Future, Justice, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Spiritual Warfare, Vision.
For some of you, this has been a silent season. The silence does not mean God has not been at work on your behalf. Some of the most profound works of God are done in seasons of silence. This experience can leave you feeling disconnected. If you can remain patient...
