by Garris Elkins | Jun 9, 2018 | Culture, Faith, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Revelation, Vision.
There is a powerful proverbial statement that historians believe was first spoken by Erasmus, “In the land of the blind, a one-eyed man is king.” The phrase reveals the impact that revelation can have no matter how small that revelation might...
by Garris Elkins | May 13, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Creativity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Five-Fold Ministry, Forgiveness, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Reformation, Revelation, Revival, Teaching, Vision.
In every revolution of culture, the first people to be attacked are the poets, artists, writers, and musicians who express the discontent of the people through creative expression. These voices must be silenced by those in positions of authority if they want to remain...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 28, 2018 | Church, Courage, Creativity, Discipleship, Faith, Family, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, God, Humility, Kingdom of God, Pride, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Wisdom
From time-to-time, I get some interesting feedback from what I write. It goes with the territory. The vast majority of the comments I receive are very affirming and kind. There are times a comment will come through not birthed out of a relationship, but from what I...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 26, 2018 | Faith, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Future, Hope, Peace, Promise, Provision, Revelation, Trust
The situation that created a flood of emotion in your life is beginning to recede. Just as Noah had to trust the plan of God when the rains came, so it has been with you. Continue to wait in His presence with expectant trust. The mountaintops are beginning to appear...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 16, 2018 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Discipleship, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Teaching, Wisdom
We are in a unique moment of Church history. The Lord is defining and redefining many things. He is defining the current expansion of His Kingdom that can appear radically new, exploratory and unfamiliar to some. He is also redefining our assumptions and releasing...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 10, 2018 | Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Prophecy
At this stage in my life and ministry, I am in a place where, over time, I have been given an increasingly panoramic view of the Church. I preach in churches whose history is not known for the miraculous and in churches that are full-on signs and wonder churches, and...
