by Garris Elkins | Oct 1, 2011 | Faith, Hope, Kingdom of God
At the end of our street is where the Grape Tree grows.The Grape Tree is an old oak that has been overtaken by a grape vine that produces wonderfully sweet grapes each year. The little town where we live is one of those historic gold-mining towns that sprang up in the...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 11, 2011 | Church, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Revival
Recently, Jan was rearranging our library. She found a book I thought I had sent to the Foursquare Church headquarters in Los Angeles 15 years ago to archive in the Foursquare Heritage library. But here it was, unsent after all these years, containing a wonderful and...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2011 | Church, Kingdom of God, Leadership
In 1999 my wife and I returned to the United States after almost four years of ministry in Europe. When we got off the airplane all of our earthly belongings consisted of the bags we had just cleared through Customs and a single chair and some extra boxes of books...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 21, 2011 | Faith, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Transition
In the life of each believer there are times when it is obvious that the favor of God is resting upon our lives. In these times of visible favor we will see doors open and access granted that previously had not taken place. I am in one of those seasons. As I see...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 15, 2011 | Faith, Hope, Kingdom of God
For several months, Jan and I have been taking communion together each morning. Something very powerful, and yet subtle, is taking place. Like many couples, Jan and I have tried to find that place where we can come together spiritually each day. I think we have found...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 8, 2011 | Church, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Revelation, Revival
Recently, the Lord spoke to my heart and said, This is a time for expansion.I am about to move My people into a new experience with My presence.I need them to be mobile and ready to move with Me. The tent of My presence is expanding. Pull up thetent pegs that lie...
