by Garris Elkins | Sep 8, 2014 | Faith, Forgiveness, Hope, Identity, Intimacy, Joy, Prayer, Trust
As a young man, I heard Richard Wurmbrand speak. I sat in awe as I listened to his testimony. Richard was held captive in horrible prison conditions in Romania because of his faith during the time of Communist rule. He was separated from his wife and...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 3, 2014 | Death, Future, Hope, Intimacy, Peace, Trust
What if you could come back to this day and do it all over again? What if you could return to that unkind conversation and respond differently? What if you could discover the profound experience you missed because it was hidden behind the familiar? What if you could...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 22, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Healing, Hope, Humility, Identity, Intimacy
There are two kinds of whispers taking place in your life. One whisper is spoken behind your back. This whisper demeans and dishonors you. The other whisper – the whisper of God – is spoken directly to you, face-to-face. The whispers of God affirm and encourage....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 18, 2014 | Freedom, Hope, Intimacy, Love
Don’t rush this relationship. If you are in a hurry you will derail the development that needs to take place. Time is required to help any relationship become all that God intends. It will appear that a great opportunity is walking away from you. This is not...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 17, 2014 | Change, God, Intimacy, Transition, Trust
Lately, you have felt like you are losing your footing. You have been fighting the slippage trying to grab onto something that feels secure. Did you stop to think this might be God at work in your life? You are entering a season where God is disconnecting you from...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2014 | Gifts, Intimacy, Joy, Love, Marriage, Mercy
Your life is like a closet. Hanging inside are the promises of God – garments waiting to be worn. You have been assembling these promises for a long time and you have started to wonder if you will ever wear them. Now is the time to get ready. The Lord,...
