by Garris Elkins | Jan 9, 2015 | Destiny, Dreams, Faith, Fathers, Freedom, Future, Love, Provision, Resurrection, Tranistion, Vision.
Before each of us is a window – a frame through which we glimpse our approaching encounter with eternity. The longer we live the closer we move forward toward that window to eventually look through its opening and glimpse the other side to fully see what was only seen...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 12, 2014 | Forgivenss, Future, Honor, Humility, Love, Mercy, Peace, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare
A situation in your life has created a painful scenario. What took place has been hurtful and wounding. Words were exchanged in the heat of the moment and you came away feeling violated. In order to navigate this season toward a healthy conclusion you need to see...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 8, 2014 | Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Faith, Fear, Future, Humility, Intimacy, Joy, Peace, Prayer, Promise, Provision, Rest, Restoration, Supernatural, Thankfulness, Worship
When the Word says a peace is available that is beyond your current ability to understand it does not mean this peace is something you are not able to experience. The offer of God’s peace is not put out in front of you as something unattainable that continues to...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 1, 2014 | Apostle, Change, Destiny, Future, Kingdom, Resurrection, Tranistion, Vision.
Years ago, when Jan and I ventured out to start our first church, those who sent us described church planters like us as people who would “pioneer a new church”. That phrase is not used very much in church planting circles today, but remains accurate in...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 4, 2014 | Church, Culture, Freedom, Future, Kingdom, Leadership
John the Baptist ate locust as part of his diet. His food choice was not unusual in the Middle East. Something else was in play beyond his diet. A locust was a sign of devouring devastation. When John ate locusts it was a profound metaphor of his...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 30, 2014 | Apostle, Change, Church, Destiny, Favor, Future, Identity, Leadership
(* The following paragraphs were written by Jan Elkins followed by a word from Rick Joyner about spiritual health in the Church. Jan wrote this word to our leadership team in Medford, Oregon days after we transitioned our leadership to a new team. This is a...
