by Garris Elkins | Mar 4, 2009 | Hope, Restoration, Revival
Every life has that “one thing” God is after. That one thing is what holds us back from moving into the calling and destiny God has planned for each of us. In Mark chapter 10 a sad story about a rich man takes place. This man comes to Jesus and asks,...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2009 | Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophetic
Each week I get a note from our bookkeeper letting me know the amount of our Sunday offerings. I was humbled at the giving of our people considering the condition of the world economy. I went back into my office and got down on my knees and thanked God for His...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2009 | Church, Culture, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Spiritual Warfare
Honor creates a supernatural environment. Without living in honor with all people, the Church can never rise into the fullness of her calling and see the miraculous transformation God has planned for the nations. Honor is a word that means, “to value someone or...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2009 | Church, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Obedience, Revival, Vision.
For years I taught people how to create mission statements for their lives and how to develop a vision along with a personal set of values. It was good, but I don’t do that anymore. At first these vision planning sessions excited me. Then something changed. A...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2009 | Church, Hope, Prayer, Prophetic, Restoration
Yesterday, Jan and I went to see the movie Valkyrie. The movie was based on the true story surrounding the events of a failed assassination attempt on Hitler at the infamous Wolf’s Liar. It was good cinema and Tom Cruise did a great job acting out his character....
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2009 | Church, Hope, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Restoration, Vision.
Last week I took a hike. Most of the time I like to hike alone so I can talk with God. My hike began in the historic mining town of Jacksonville that is located in southwestern Oregon. After walking across town I went through the pioneer cemetery and then linked up...
