by Garris Elkins | Jul 5, 2016 | Destiny, Honor, Kingdom of God
There are times in each of our lives when we find ourselves yearning for a return to what was. This can happen when the present moment is filled with uncertainty. Unchecked those strolls down memory lane can become a form of spiritual anesthesia. They can...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 4, 2016 | Destiny, Family, Favor, Fear, Forgiveenss, Freedom, Honor, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Pride, Reconciliation, Repentance, Truth
Many of you have been around people who can barely contain their feeling of disdain toward you. You leave these encounters feeling dishonored. What makes the word “disdain” so demeaning is discovering its dictionary meaning – “the feeling that someone or...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 24, 2015 | Courage, Destiny, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Hope, Integrity
Each segment of the Church has the potential to succumb to a version of politically correct language. This is not the same kind of vocabulary as the politically correct language used in the realm of politics, but it is sourced from the same spirit and...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 9, 2015 | Church planting, Culture, Death, Faith, Forgiveenss, Honor, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership
The shooting at Umqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon has filled our hearts with sorrow. I live in Southern Oregon and know many of the pastors and churches involved in the healing process that is now just beginning. One of these selfless servants is a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2015 | Apostle, Change, Culture, Deliverance, Destiny, Forgiveness, Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Pride, Revival, Trust
Some of you have felt like you are being forced to live inside a motionless spiritual reservoir when you know God has asked you to be a mighty river of His presence. You have allowed the expectations of people and religious organizations to become a dam holding you...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 25, 2015 | Death, Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Faith, Favor, Forgivness, Freedom, Honor, Humility, Pride, Promise, Restoration
The most painful form of rejection is betrayal. Betrayal is a powerful spiritual acid that pours its corrosive presence into your heart eventually eroding your ability to trust. Be careful when under this kind of attack. Betrayal has a goal. It wants to...
