by Garris Elkins | Aug 9, 2020 | Family, Father, Fathers, Grace, Healing, Honor, Hope, Integrity
Last night, Jan and I watched a movie that was different from our typical fare of drama, action, and intrigue. It was a western. At first, I thought it might be too corny to endure, but it grew on us as the minutes rolled on. The theme of the movie was redemption,...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 4, 2020 | Courage, Discernment, Discipline, Integrity, Justice, Kingdom of God, Truth
Satan is described in the Book of Revelation as an accuser. He makes accusations based on false evidence. He is afoot today in ways that seem credible until you pry back the layers of deception and discover the hidden truth. Be careful before you toss out an...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 31, 2020 | Courage, Discipline, Freedom, Integrity, Relationships
Opinions have been shared that have tested the integrity of longtime relationships, so much that a distance now exists between friends. It would be a sad thing, if, in this season of social intensity, a differing opinion would be given permission to create division,...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 1, 2020 | Grace, Healing, Honor, Integrity, Justice, Leadership, Mercy, Pride, Reconciliation, Relationships
When I was a cop every once in a while, I would be assigned a ride-along. A ride-along is a civilian who has been cleared to ride with a patrol officer to see what life was like on the streets. Of all the people that rode along with me, each one left that experience...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 14, 2020 | Hope, Integrity, repentance. hope future
In the coming days, many of us will take part in prayer and repentance gatherings to heal our hearts in an attempt to heal our nation. One of the themes for these gatherings is the subject of lament. Lament is an expression of grief and sorrow. The recognition of...
by Garris Elkins | May 28, 2020 | Honor, Integrity
In the last few days, I have been reading through Proverbs. Proverbs is one of those down to earth, practical sections of Scripture that helps us navigate life with wisdom. This morning I read, “If you do, you will lose your honor” (Proverbs 5:9). The context of that...
