by Garris Elkins | Oct 17, 2014 | Destiny, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Mercy, Truth
The greatest damage to our lives doesn’t come from the onslaught of hell or the evil plans of another human being. The greatest damage comes from self-inflicted wounds. In my own life, I don’t need the devil or an ornery person to cause me harm. I can do a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 11, 2014 | Courage, Destiny, Faithfulness, Fear, Joy, Love, Peace
When scripture tells us a peace is available that “exceeds anything we can understand” it means peace is available even when what is causing our lack of peace is still present and active in our life. This is a God-peace that comes in the middle of the turmoil and...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 4, 2014 | Apostle, Courage, Destiny, Discipleship, Family, Fear, Freedom, Honor
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #14 Spiritual Janitors You have not been called to be a spiritual janitor. All the messes caused by other...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2014 | Courage, Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Mercy
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #12 The Hidden Reef Of Self-Pity There is a reef hidden under the surface of your life-journey. It is called...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 28, 2014 | Change, Church, Death, Deliverance, Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Identity, Kingdom, Kingdom of God
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #8 Endings Nothing is ever over until God says its over. Never let people, a painful circumstance or the devil...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 16, 2014 | Church, Faith, Family, Fear, Love
Your unique ethnicity, gender or social status does not provide you with superior insight into the issues of life. Your humanity is what makes your contribution valuable. Paul told the church in Ephesus that God created “one new people” in Christ to become a...
