by Garris Elkins | Jul 5, 2017 | Courage, Culture, Discipleship, Discipline, Fear, Forgivenss, Holy Spirit, Humility, Identity, Mercy, Pride, Reconciliation
It is always a dangerous game to judge a person based on rumor and second-hand information. I have stopped coming to any conclusion about someone unless I have firsthand information about them from personal interaction with them. The higher in public visibility you...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 23, 2017 | Favor, Holiness, Humility, Identity, Love, Marriage
Yesterday, I did what I do each morning, I write. After I finish writing, I take the time required to make sure what was written was the best I could produce. I also use a grammar program called Grammarly that was introduced to me by a professional writer. After...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 20, 2017 | Discipleship, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Honor, Humility, Promise
I remember when I wrote my first book, Prayers from the Throne of God. I was a nervous first-time author. I felt the Lord nudge me to ask Jack Hayford to write the foreword. Each time I had been with Pastor Jack over the previous thirty years, he was gracious and...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 12, 2017 | Courage, Discipline, Faith, Freedom, Humility, Obedience, Relationships, Restoration
Many of you know I like to cook, especially BBQ. One of my favorites is shredded pork. To begin the cooking process, I select a pork shoulder or tenderloin and slow cook it in hickory smoke. When it is done, I take the meat out of the fire and place it on a large...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 8, 2017 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Humility, Identity, Intimacy, Obedience, Power, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
Breakthrough has become a well-worn word in the current sea of prophetic ministry. There are promises of breakthrough everywhere you turn on social media and in the blogosphere. Breakthrough has become an elusive prize for a lot of people. The search for a magic...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 5, 2017 | Change, Courage, Creativity, Discipline, Evangelism, Holiness, Humility, Identity, Intimacy, Kingdom of God, Relationships, Wisdom
As a young man, I hunted with a bow and arrow. I no longer hunt but recall some great memories with friends chasing elk and deer through the mountains of Montana and Oregon. Each summer was filled with practice and preparation for the annual week in hunt camp. Many...
