by Garris Elkins | Jul 14, 2020 | Death, Deliverance, Discernment, Future, Hope
The Devil loves this time in our history. He and his troop of dark spirits are walking through our culture with decks of cards in their hands. Instead of traditional playing cards, these cards have images of disasters, conspiracies, and dark outcomes that are...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 13, 2020 | Courage, Deliverance, Dreams, Favor, Fear, Future, Grace, Hope, Jesus, Leadership, Obedience, Promotion, Spiritual Warfare, Tranistion
Amid all the noise, clamor, and disruption taking place in our culture, God wants to reveal His love and power. That love and power will be visible to those whose eyes have been trained to see His goodness. When Joshua was leading the Israelites into the Promised...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 12, 2020 | Church, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Grace, Healing, Holiness, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Spiritual Warfare
If division among believers is not reconciled, dismemberment will soon follow. The Lord does not want His body slashed, cut, and abused by the blade of our most heartfelt opinions, no matter how valid those opinions might appear. As the physical body can heal...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 12, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Creativity, Culture, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Identity, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Revelation, Spirit
Over the last 40 years, I have seen faith come in a variety of packaged forms. These packages of faith are created geographically, socially, and by the requirements for employment. This packaging takes place in local churches, denominations, and groups with shared...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Fear, Future, Healing, Hope, Mercy, Pride, Relationships
Relationships are being tested. A casual comment or post on social media that creates disagreement can challenge the honor of a relationship. Jesus knew each of us would see life differently, and He still said oneness was possible even in the presence of...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 28, 2020 | Courage, Culture, Fear, Future, Healing, Hope
In the noise of the current social clamor, the voice of the Church can become diluted by politics, personal preferences, and undisciplined emotions. In this back and forth defensive environment, we can defend our preferred position to such a degree that we miss the...
