by Garris Elkins | Oct 7, 2020 | Forgiveness, Freedom, God, Hope, Prophetic, Repentance
When I was a kid growing up, I remember seeing my mom carrying a large basket full of freshly washed clothes and sheets. She would walk into our backyard and hang the articles on our clothesline. We had no clothes dryer. When mom brought our clothes and sheets back...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 25, 2020 | forgiveness, Freedom, God, Hope, Love, Mercy, Prophetic, Redemption, Restoration
While pursuing God is of utmost value after we become aware of His presence and give our lives to Him, we need to remember it was His pursuit of us that initiated our relationship with Him in the first place. Scripture is filled with examples of God’s pursuit of...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 21, 2020 | Culture, Deliverance, Discipline, Dreams, Fear, God, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Mercy, Redemption, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Wisdom
Beginning in late May, someone has been shooting at vehicles traveling on Interstate 5, the main north-south freeway that travels along the west coast. The shootings are taking place on a 70 mile stretch of freeway in the area where Jan and I live. The shootings have...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 6, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Courage, Five-fold, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Lordship, Reformation
Some of you find yourself standing in a lonely place. You are in that place because you heard a word from the Lord and walked into its revelation. That act of obedience has moved you in a new direction, not of your choosing. Previously, you followed...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2020 | God, Obedience, Revelation, Supernatural, Tranistion
We are being set up by God. This set up will bring us to the end of human reasoning as a way to correct the problems currently facing our world. In that place of realization, God and His love will become our only viable option. We are being set...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 19, 2020 | Faithfulness, God, Grace
The Lord is saying that He is about to turn history on its heels, changing its direction to align with His will. When all our best efforts fail, and when we have doubts about our future, never forget a merciful God is at the helm of all things. He will not be found...