by Garris Elkins | Feb 20, 2010 | Church, Forgiveness, Hope, Leadership
In a recent meeting with pastors a prophetic word was given in the form of an image. The image was of a person who was trying to stand in the midst of opposition. As the hand of accusation pressed on the chest of this person, their heart was so tender and open to God...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 21, 2010 | Church, Healing, Hope, Prayer, Revival
It has been over a week since the devastating earthquake took place in Haiti. I have wept as the scenes of sorrow flashed across the screen of my television. The suffering is unimaginable. Our church in Medford, Oregon has begun to receive offerings for relief work....
by Garris Elkins | Dec 16, 2009 | Culture, Healing, Hope, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare
Recently, I read Breaking Christian News on Elijahlist and something caught my attention. The article was about a recent vote in the New York State Senate that confirmed marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The lead to the article was this: “Advocates...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 7, 2009 | Hope, Prophetic, Vision.
Recently, I prayed a simple prayer, “Lord, show me what the year 2010 will bring.” As soon as those words were uttered, I saw an image. I saw someone standing inside a castle-like stone building looking out through a large circular window. This person was looking...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2009 | Forgiveness, Hope, Transition
As I approach my 60th year I am beginning to feel mortal. I am sensing the final curtain is probably a few decades down the road and this new realization changes things. There is something about “60” that makes me ponder such realities. I have started to read John...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 17, 2009 | Hope, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Vision.
God never leaves His people without a believing remnant. We have all read about the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness for forty long years. I have personally processed this as a time when unbelief had to die off so a new generation, based in faith, could...
