by Garris Elkins | Mar 2, 2009 | Holy Spirit, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Obedience, Prayer, Restoration
In our family, I grew up hunting and fishing. Each fall we would make a man-trek into the wilds to pursue deer. I loved the coming of fall. The preparation and plans for the annual hunt was something that occupied my boyhood thoughts from the start of hunting season...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 3, 2008 | Church, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Spiritual Warfare
Recently, I was in Central Oregon speaking at a men’s retreat. I enjoyed the drive over the Cascades and was looking forward to speaking to this group of men. The previous Sunday, on the way out of the sanctuary, one of the women in our church stopped me and...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2008 | Church, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Revival, Vision.
The Lord is preparing to call forth the “Apollos Church.” The Apollos church are those groups and churches who have a love for God’s Word and an enthusiasm for the things of God, yet have not experienced a powerful touch of God’s presence. These people are...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 3, 2008 | Church, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prayer, Prophetic, Revival, Vision.
Several months ago my wife, Jan, and I had the privilege of having lunch with David and Deborah Crone who pastor The Mission, a church in Vacaville, California. When I get with leaders like the Crones the conversation will usually turn towards a question regarding...
