by Garris Elkins | Aug 15, 2020 | Church, Culture, Discernment, Grace, Healing, Honor, Humility, Identity
The body of Christ is not designed to walk and talk in lockstep over every issue in society and all aspects of theology. Our oneness is in the person of Jesus Christ, not our limited interpretation of Him or the events of culture. Paul said we are all unique and have...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2020 | Culture, Faith, Favor, Fear, Healing, Honor, Hope, Humility, Peace, Pride, Restoration, Revelation
As I prepared our lunch of wild salmon, I used a mortar and pestle to crush together the ingredients of garlic, cilantro, and green onion to create a rub that would be applied to the salmon filet. I began to imagine the flavor they would bring in harmony when...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 2, 2020 | Apostle, Church, Creativity, Culture, Discipleship, Five-fold, Humility, Identity, Leadership, Ministry, Pride, Relationships, Teaching, Wisdom
Being of one heart has a greater impact than being of one mind. In a close environment where people work together toward a common goal, hearts that follow after God in love, create a healthy and cohesive work environment. The apostle Paul encouraged us in the...
by Garris Elkins | May 17, 2020 | Church, Discernment, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Freedom, Humility, Obedience, Pride
Every follower of Jesus has an anointing given to them by God to accomplish what He has called them to do in His name. That anointing can lift if our hearts and not aligned with the heart of God. Experiencing success of any kind can become an illusion if we think in...
by Garris Elkins | May 1, 2020 | Humility, Trust, Truth, Wisdom
In Psalm 86:17, David made a request of the Lord, “Send me a sign of your favor.” When opposition was coming against David from all quarters, and his circumstances were overwhelming, he knew to recognize the favor of God on His life would bring much a...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 28, 2020 | Discipline, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Freedom, Grace, Healing, Honor, Humility, Justice, Wisdom
It never ceases to amaze me how some people will negatively interpret what we write or speak. Some personal filters are so biased it does not matter how clear something is written or spoken, their personal bias hijacks their reasoning and interpretation. At that...
