by Garris Elkins | Jul 21, 2016 | Change, Culture, Future, Power, Prophecy, Redemption, Transition
Recently, I was walking along under a covered sidewalk in a small town known as a tourist destination. Hanging above my head were signs advertising each business along the sidewalk. These signs hung on chains. A sudden breeze began to blow causing all the signs to...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 15, 2016 | Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Fear, Future, Kingdom of God, Peace, Power, Prophecy, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
We are having a succession of events that could resemble a news headline with the title, “The Day After” – The Day After 9/11 – The Day After Paris – The Day After San Bernardino – The Day After Dallas and now, The Day After Nice. Each act of...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 5, 2016 | Change, Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Faithfulness, Family, Future, Hope, Prayer, Promotion, Restoration, Transition
Crossing New Frontiers 2016 marks 170 years since the Applegate Wagon Train crested the Cascade Mountain Range near Ashland, Oregon and a weary band of pioneers viewed the beautiful Rogue Valley for the first time. These were brave pioneers who accepted a risky...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 7, 2016 | Eternity, Future, Hope, Kingdom of God
At some point in our lives we will cross the halfway mark of our personal longevity where we will come to realize our remaining days are less than those that came before. This is a line whose date and position is known only by God. Somewhere in our approach to...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 6, 2016 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Pride, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
This week, as I prayed for the leaders of churches, denominations and religious organizations, I saw them coming together in a most unusual way. As the image developed, I saw the Lord imbedding magnets of fellowship in one shoulder and plates of receptive steel in the...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 31, 2015 | Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Future, Hope
In all of human history, the way forward has always been revealed by a word of hope. Responding in the opposite spirit will become one of our most important weapons in the spiritual war we are facing. Instead of a fear monger choose to become a hope monger. Even if...
