by Garris Elkins | May 9, 2018 | Change, Courage, Discipline, Fear, Future
There are times when a critical discovery cannot be made by continuing to move forward in the rut of the status quo. Some of the greatest discoveries have been made by people who were agile enough intellectually, spiritually and emotionally to move laterally when an...
by Garris Elkins | May 6, 2018 | Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Future, Hope, Kingdom of God, Love, Miracles, Power, Prophecy, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching
(I wrote this six weeks ago and parked it in my writing file. Early this morning, I was awakened by thunder and lighting that was not predicted in our weather forecast. When the thunder and lighting appeared unexpectedly, I was reminded of the following word. I...
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2018 | Discipline, Faith, Forgiveness, Future, Honor, Love, Pride, Reconciliation, Relationships, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Transition, Trust, Wisdom
Donald Miller, author of the book, Blue Like Jazz, said something profound. He said what drew him to follow Jesus was the issue of resolution. Miller said only Jesus offered a resolution for his personal sin and the sorrows that he and others experienced in this life....
by Garris Elkins | May 2, 2018 | Deliverance, Faith, Father, Forgiveness, Future, Giving, Humility, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Peace, Provision, Reconciliation, Restoration, Trust, Worship
The situation you have been forced into through no fault of our own is not your final destination and condition. God always has a plan to prosper His people no matter what their circumstance may seem to indicate. Joseph, who was sold into slavery and unlawfully...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 26, 2018 | Change, Courage, Culture, Evangelism, Future, Miracles, Power, Prophecy, Reformation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
Prophetic voices are prophesying a coming shift in the spiritual atmosphere of California. This week, with the pending legislation taking place in California that will attempt to curtail the activity of the Church and hinder free speech, I have had two...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 21, 2018 | Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Future, Identity, Leadership, Peace, Power, Provision, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
Jan and I just returned from an outstanding time at the Leader’s Advance at Bethel Church in Redding, California. Whenever I am in an environment where apostolic vision is partnering with God at the leading edge of revelation, revival, and reformation, I return...
