by Garris Elkins | May 24, 2020 | Discernment, God, Grace, Healing, Honor, Hope, Justice, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Mercy, Reconciliation
Learning to discern the difference between personal preference and conviction is an important distinction to make. Personal preference is something we all have because we have been uniquely created and live within different lifestyles and social environments. We can...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 20, 2020 | Dreams, Family, Favor, God, Grace, Identity, Provision, Relationships, Restoration, Worship
Take a moment and recapture a fond memory. It is a healing exercise. I just did, and a strange and beautiful peace entered my mind pushing aside some of the concerns I have picked up of late. As a young boy, I remember going fishing with my dad and riding in his...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 19, 2020 | Family, Father, Favor, God
This is a photo of two of my favorite females. Jan is holding our new puppy named Ladybug. The pup is the result of a romantic encounter between a Labradoodle mom and an Australian Shepherd father. This photo was taken a couple of weeks ago. I like it because Jan and...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 16, 2020 | Destiny, Freedom, Future, God, Joy, Peace, Restoration, Trust, Truth, Worship
Yesterday, while on a hike, I found myself singing Christmas carols. It was an out-of-the-blue kind of experience. While I sang the carols, I began to feel lighter and emotionally free. It was a pleasant sensation. This morning, Jan shared with me a couple of articles...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 14, 2020 | Father, Future, Gifts, God, Honor, Hope, Identity, Jesus, Restoration, Supernatural
Many times, I will see something just before I begin to write. This morning, I saw frames like the kind of frames that surround a photo or work of art. The frames were approaching a date shortly when we will emerge from this time of isolation. Each frame has a life it...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 27, 2020 | Faithfulness, God, Grace, Healing, Hope, Joy, Promise
The Lord is doing a work of increase in this time of decrease. While the garment of your patience has become frayed and threadbare, and you feel naked and exposed, the Lord has been crafting something new to clothe your thoughts and emotions. He will not waste your...
