by Garris Elkins | Aug 16, 2020 | Deliverance, Faith, Father, Freedom, Future, Hope, Justice, Peace
Tonight, I did a bit of dinner prep for tomorrow. I prepared chicken and coated it in kale pesto and garlic. Then cut a bed of scallions and thin-sliced potatoes. The ingredients are resting overnight, blending their goodness in olive oil. When I finished the dinner...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 12, 2020 | Change, Culture, Destiny, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Future, Honor, Hope, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Reconciliation, Redemption, Reformation, Revival, Trust, Worship
As a native Californian having lived in Oregon now for more years than I spent in the state growing up, I have watched California’s life and politics with interest. Yesterday, Kamala Harris was selected as Joe Biden’s running mate. Again, my focus was directed to...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 11, 2020 | Fear, Freedom, Future, Grace, Healing, Hope
You have wondered if there was a purpose for your life in this time of unusual cultural transition. Yes, there is a purpose. The Lord has allowed you to become frustrated with an angry and contentious expression of faith. The constant social discord has wearied you. A...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 10, 2020 | Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Destiny, Discernment, Dreams, Faith, Future, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Prohecy
I listened to an interview with a scientist describing the concept of Singularity. Singularity is a moment in history when seemingly disconnected events happen at the same time with such rapidity, they seem to the human mind as a single event. It would be like all the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 8, 2020 | Church, Courage, Culture, Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Future
Recently, someone asked me for advice on how, as a follower of Jesus Christ, they could wisely navigate the emotional terrain of the upcoming presidential election cycle. The person asking was sick and tired of the games both sides were playing as displayed on the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 6, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Courage, Five-fold, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Lordship, Reformation
Some of you find yourself standing in a lonely place. You are in that place because you heard a word from the Lord and walked into its revelation. That act of obedience has moved you in a new direction, not of your choosing. Previously, you followed...