by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2019 | Courage, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Hope, Justice, Leadership, Prophecy, Reformation, Relationships
In the coming days, events will transpire on the national and international scene that will test the credibility of those who profess to follow Jesus Christ. God will offer each of us an opportunity to reposition our credibility solely in the life and witness of the...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 22, 2019 | Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Humility, Integrity, Leadership, Vision., Wisdom
Your life has made a deposit and left an impact. In this life, you will not be able to fully define your influence. Eternity will reveal the significance of what you left behind. Every human being makes a deposit in life, both good and bad—and sometimes ugly....
by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2019 | Dreams, Eternity, Fathers, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Gifts, Hope, Leadership, Love
In your transition, leave room for mystery and wonder. This is a spiritual endeavor, not a business plan. Religion is mankind’s attempt to codify God and have him all figured out. Man-made religion is devoid of the mystery and wonder that exists when we relate...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 11, 2019 | Culture, Deliverance, Discernment, Discipline, Fear, Gifts, Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Ministry, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare, Supernatural
When the first jet struck the Twin Towers 18 years ago today, I stood stunned as I watched the attack unfold. After the second jet hit the second tower, something paid a visit to my life that had been virtually dormant for 24 years. When the attack took place, it had...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 9, 2019 | Change, Discernment, Discipleship, Favor, Grace, Honor, Identity, Justice, Leadership, Mercy, Relationships
Everyone goes through seasons of life where their maturity is being developed. In those stumbling seasons, when our immaturity was glaringly obvious, someone made a judgment call on our life. Years could have passed, and they still see us the way we were in days gone...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 8, 2019 | Honor, Humility, Leadership, Love, Mercy
We can learn some of our most valuable lessons from leaders who show us what we do not want to become. Not all wisdom comes from positive examples. We can think the most valuable lessons are learned from the most honorable leaders. These faithful leaders do have...