by Garris Elkins | Nov 19, 2015 | Apostle, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Supernatural
The terrorist attacks in Paris have given us a glimpse into a new and unfamiliar future. As our collective head turns looking for direction many solutions are being offered. Much of what is coming forth are solutions sourced in historic remedies that were used in the...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 16, 2015 | Culture, Deliverance, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Restoration, Truth
–> There are times in Church history when we discover the way forward by rediscovering a truth that was present in our past. Jude wrote a short letter describing the “salvation we all share”. He said this shared faith was “once for all delivered...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 10, 2015 | Apostle, Church planting, Courage, Discipleship, Faith, Leadership, Pentecost, Revelation
Well-meaning people will occasionally say things that are not true. One of those phrases is, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” These phrases are not evil or malicious – they are simply not true. We repeat them without thinking. They...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 26, 2015 | Apostle, Courage, Destiny, Dreams, Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Wisdom
I have come to dislike the word “metrics” – a word used by organizations to measure people and the success of their efforts. It is a business term that has crept into conversations within the church, especially where organizations need to measure a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 9, 2015 | Church planting, Culture, Death, Faith, Forgiveenss, Honor, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership
The shooting at Umqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon has filled our hearts with sorrow. I live in Southern Oregon and know many of the pastors and churches involved in the healing process that is now just beginning. One of these selfless servants is a...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2015 | Apostle, Change, Culture, Deliverance, Destiny, Forgiveness, Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Pride, Revival, Trust
Some of you have felt like you are being forced to live inside a motionless spiritual reservoir when you know God has asked you to be a mighty river of His presence. You have allowed the expectations of people and religious organizations to become a dam holding you...
