by Garris Elkins | Jan 23, 2020 | Courage, Death, Discernment, Holiness, Hope, Humility, Identiy, Love, Spiritual Warfare, Truth
For the last year or two, I have been waking up and noticing numbers on my illuminated nightstand clock that read like rifle and handgun calibers – 2:23, 2:43, 2:57, 3:00, 3:27, 3:38 and 3:57. At first, I thought I was noticing the caliber numbers simply because...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 3, 2018 | Destiny, Eternity, Faith, Father, Freedom, Future, Identiy, Integrity
These two books have sat on the shelves of my library for over 30 years. One book is filled with John Wesley’s sermon notes published in 1847, and the other contains Charles Spurgeon’s sermons published in 1855. I pulled them off our bookshelf and held them in my...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 18, 2017 | Favor, Fear, Future, Honor, Identiy, Promise, Relationships
My daughter, Anna, is an accomplished artist. Her art hangs in collections around the world. In the hallway of our home is one of Anna’s paintings. It’s a Chagall-like image of a cat. The painting is professionally framed. As I walked by the painting today, I...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 27, 2017 | Courage, Deliverance, Honor, Hope, Identiy
An archaeologist will tell you to never unearth a treasure from its original context without first seeking professional assistance. The context in which an article is found gives it history, meaning, and cultural value. An archaeologist has the skill and training...
by Garris Elkins | May 23, 2017 | Honor, Identiy, Leadership
The most impactful and authentic things that take place in your life do not come from self-promotion or unbridled personal ambition. They are dropped into your life by the grace of God. These deposits are many times given in critical moments of spiritual growth as...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 4, 2017 | Courage, Destiny, Favor, Future, Honor, Hope, Identiy, Leadership, Love, Resurrection, Spiritual Warfare, Vision.
Last weekend, I had a rare and wonderful privilege. I was invited to attend the retirement party for one of the finest rookie cops I had the privilege of training. Thirty-nine years ago I was a Field Training Officer (FTO) at the Springfield, Oregon Police Department....
