by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2019 | Church, Discipleship, Discipline, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Leadership, Ministry, Pride
When the crowds came to Jesus, he did not try to hold them. He fed them and walked away. Compromise comes when we try to hold the crowd. If you have experienced a certain degree of success, you may have attached some of your ego and identity to that success....
by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2019 | Courage, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Hope, Justice, Leadership, Prophecy, Reformation, Relationships
In the coming days, events will transpire on the national and international scene that will test the credibility of those who profess to follow Jesus Christ. God will offer each of us an opportunity to reposition our credibility solely in the life and witness of the...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 22, 2019 | Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Humility, Integrity, Leadership, Vision., Wisdom
Your life has made a deposit and left an impact. In this life, you will not be able to fully define your influence. Eternity will reveal the significance of what you left behind. Every human being makes a deposit in life, both good and bad—and sometimes ugly....
by Garris Elkins | Sep 19, 2019 | Five-Fold Ministry, Power, Prophecy, Prophetic, Revelation
Isaiah 21:6-10 & Daniel 7:2, 13 & John 8:28 & Ephesians 1:18 Isaiah’s response to the vision of Babylon’s destruction is followed by a strong sense of divine revelation. Like him, we are called to be a watchman; to post a look-out; to stand on the “word of...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2019 | Dreams, Eternity, Fathers, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Gifts, Hope, Leadership, Love
In your transition, leave room for mystery and wonder. This is a spiritual endeavor, not a business plan. Religion is mankind’s attempt to codify God and have him all figured out. Man-made religion is devoid of the mystery and wonder that exists when we relate...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 13, 2019 | Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Future, Joy, Peace, Prayer, Repentance, Revelation, Sacrifice, Worship
Last week, I pulled into the parking lot of a local supermarket to do some grocery shopping. When I entered the parking lot, the song “What A Wonderful World” came on the radio. It was a very tasteful jazz rendition of Louis Armstrong’s classic song. I had a to-do...
