by Garris Elkins | Mar 26, 2011 | Church, Holy Spirit, Hope
Someone asked me if I preached, “Jesus crucified.” I answered, “Yes, I preach Him crucified, but I also preach Him as the resurrected Lord and the enthroned King.”The cross and the tomb are empty, but His throne is now occupied. Sometimes the Church can park at a...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 15, 2011 | Faith, Hope, Kingdom of God
For several months, Jan and I have been taking communion together each morning. Something very powerful, and yet subtle, is taking place. Like many couples, Jan and I have tried to find that place where we can come together spiritually each day. I think we have found...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 16, 2010 | Faith, Hope, Restoration, Revelation, Transition
This morning I was hiking in the hills above my home like I do each week. I have hiked these trails for the past 8 years and come away from these times refreshed. Normally, I am a very observant person. Maybe this is because 30 years ago I was a police officer and you...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 16, 2010 | Church, Hope, Leadership, Prophetic, Revival
2011 will be a year of change and transition within the Church. This change and transition has already taken place in the spiritual realm. In the coming year these changes will become visible within the Church in greater measure. I am seeing four areas of change and...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 14, 2010 | Faith, Hope, Revelation, Revival
Sociologists and cultural pollsters don’t work with initial revelation – they study the history of past events. Those who leave a mark in this life walk into a developing history that is uncharted and undefined. Our heroes of faith are those who stepped...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 2, 2010 | Faith, Forgiveness, Hope, Humility, Prayer, Restoration
I am in middle of God’s blessing. This is one of the most significant seasons of God’s presence and provision in my life – the most I have experienced in the last 30 years. All of this is taking place in the middle of a financial and emotional...
