by Garris Elkins | Apr 7, 2014 | Favor, Future, Hope, Transition
The favor of God has shifted. You feel like something has changed and you are not sure how to define what has taken place. The outpouring of favor upon your life has not departed – it has simply moved to a new place for release in a new season. This new place is...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 28, 2014 | Church, Faith, Future, Leadership, Miracles, Restoration, Trust
Where many experts exist there is little forward motion, only opinions that lead in different directions. Seek a word from God and follow it. God will be faithful to lead you to a place of promise even if the experts disagree with your decision. One of the challenges...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 19, 2014 | Church, Faith, Father, Forgiveness, Future, Honor, Hope, Leadership
At my age and length of service in God’s Kingdom, I am now what some people would call a spiritual father. In most gatherings, I am one of the older pastors in the room. As we age, wisdom can increasingly be present and in operation in our lives if we have allowed God...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 28, 2014 | Church, Evangelism, Faith, Future, Love, Ministry, Miracles
Last night I had the most vivid dream. I was at a conference center in a beautiful forest setting and all the pathways leading through the forest were carpeted. As people were walking along these pathways, I found myself kneeling down on all fours and running my...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 13, 2014 | Death, Family, Future, Hope, Resurrection, Transition, Truth
This week a longtime friend died suddenly. He suffered a massive heart attack and was taken to a hospital. He never recovered from the trauma of that event and eventually died a few days ago. His death shocked many of us who knew this vibrant,...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 12, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Hope, Repentance, Restoration
Recently, in a moment of personal brokenness the Lord spoke a word to me that changed everything. He said, In the place of your greatest shame and condemnation your most significant act of spiritual warfare is choosing to believe I still love you. This...
