by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2017 | Gifts, Holy Spirit
Every gift, every talent, every one of the five equipping gifts, and every ministry in the Church must filter its function and interaction with people through the fruit of the Spirit or it will become abusive, insensitive and separate. If you want to learn how to...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 27, 2017 | Deliverance, Discipleship, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Mercy, Prohecy, Promise, Redemption, Restoration, Transition, Trust
This morning, I recalled something that took place 40 years ago. I had just awakened and was turning on the coffee maker getting ready for a morning of writing when the memory paid a visit. When the memory came a word I believe may apply to some of you. Forty...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 7, 2017 | Courage, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Trust, Truth
These are interesting times to be alive. Great truths are being uncovered hidden beneath the rubble pile of contemporary theological error. At the same time, other forms of deception that first surfaced in the Early Church will attempt to walk back into the...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 27, 2017 | Dreams, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Mercy, Provision, Relationships, Restoration, Supernatural
Long lost connections are about to be reestablished. Lines of communication that were cut off through no fault of your own will reconnect once again. God is bringing things back together. Trust Him. I love to hear the stories of pioneer missionaries. Their stories of...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 25, 2017 | Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Supernatural
In real life, paper targets don’t shoot back and martial arts mannequins don’t fight back. This is true in spiritual matters. The only place we will ever understand the gritty realities of a life of faith is in the trenches of actual spiritual combat. Make sure to...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 13, 2017 | Destiny, Dreams, Future, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Obedience, Provision, Spirit
Whenever I drive to a distant city for pleasure or ministry, I do one thing before I check into my hotel. I fill up my car with gas. I do this in case an emergency comes during the night that would require me to depart immediately at an hour when an open gas station...
