by Garris Elkins | Aug 26, 2014 | Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Freedom, Joy, Kingdom of God, Miracles
There is a roof over your head. This is not like the roof of your physical home, but one constructed by your attempts to cover and protect yourself from the sorrows of life. You have forgotten that you walk under open heavens. The realms above you were...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 24, 2014 | Fear, Hope, Kingdom of God, Peace, Prayer, Trust
(*Note to reader: This word came to me this morning at 3:30 a.m. as a 6.1 earthquake took place just south of us in Northern California. These words of encouragement and their timing are not by accident.) As you walk through culture it feels like you have entered a...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 19, 2014 | Faith, Future, God, Hope, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Prophecy, Trust
The curtain that separates the known from the unknown is about to fall. This will not be like the controlled lowering of a curtain at intermission in a stage production. The separating curtain that has blinded so many will literally come off its track and fall...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 22, 2014 | Change, Faith, Holy Spirit, Honor, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Peace, Trust
Put down the religious talking points. Someone else crafted these words and handed them to you. Now they are demanding that you speak them if you want to belong to the group. These are not your words, nor do they express the heart of God. It is right for you...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 27, 2014 | Favor, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Revelation, Truth
There is a gem set in the midst of the Church. This gem is called truth. It is revelation. It is the faith once delivered. It is all things made known to us by God. Like a natural gemstone there are multiple facets for each spiritual truth. These...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 16, 2014 | Freedom, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God
We are in a season where what has been invisible will be now be made known. Those who have gone unnoticed even after years of faithful service will become visible as God confirms and performs His word in their lives. As this thought formed in my mind, I saw the...
