by Garris Elkins | Dec 12, 2014 | Forgivenss, Future, Honor, Humility, Love, Mercy, Peace, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare
A situation in your life has created a painful scenario. What took place has been hurtful and wounding. Words were exchanged in the heat of the moment and you came away feeling violated. In order to navigate this season toward a healthy conclusion you need to see...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 26, 2014 | Culture, Death, Faith, Forgivenss, Freedom, Honor, Kingdom, Leadership, Reconciliation, Restoration, Truth
(This morning one of my former students posted a question on my Facebook wall. I normally answer these kinds of questions with a personal email, but felt this one was important to answer publicly because the response of the church to these culturally charged...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 1, 2014 | Destiny, Discipleship, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers, Healing, Honor, Identity, Love, Mercy
Have you noticed how some people simply drop off the radar of your life? After a season of being connected you became disconnected due to the busyness of life and circumstances and you simply lost track of each other. God is about to reconnect you with some of...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 22, 2014 | Apostle, Culture, Death, Eternity, Family, Favor, Fear, Forgivness, Holiness, Honor, Identiy, Kingdom, Mercy
(“Thoughts I Want To Leave Behind” is a collection of thoughts and impressions I want to leave behind as I begin to make my final pastoral transition.) #23 The Threat Of Mercy Mercy is a threat to a religious spirit. A religious spirit controls people with...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2014 | Faith, Honor, Humility
Honor is a weapon that can destroy the plans and strategies of hell. When you give honor to people – to the guilty and the innocent alike – something supernatural is released. To a mind limited by natural thinking, honor must first be earned. Those who...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2014 | Courage, Destiny, Favor, Fear, Forgivness, Honor, Identiy, Love, Mercy
Dear Anonymous You have visited all our lives from time to time. You come shrouded in the perceived safety of anonymity to deliver your comments of dissatisfaction and dishonor. Your words find a way into the comment section of blogs, websites or get...