by Garris Elkins | Aug 20, 2017 | Family, Love, Marriage, Relationships
This morning, I was showing Jan where something was stored. I said, “Maybe after I’m gone your next husband won’t be so focused on something like this.” Jan said, “There won’t be a next husband. It’s just you then eternity.” The things a couple talks...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 14, 2017 | Joy, Love, Obedience, Prayer, Word
On Sunday morning, I took a bike ride before church. I love the longer daylight hours of summer. They afford me an opportunity to do things the dark mornings of winter do not allow. I was cruising through our small town and felt impressed to take a few turns I don’t...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2017 | Humility, Love, Mercy, Prayer
Judgment needs to be disciplined or it will end up directing the course of our lives toward negative outcomes. Many times the thought of a person I do not agree with or have a strained relationship with will cross my mind. With that thought comes a lure of...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2017 | Love, Marriage
The first kiss came in an unscripted moment, a spontaneous expression, a breathless surprise. They tested the waters that day deciding to cast off lines of doubt and fear, setting sail together into the unexplored depths of trust. That single kiss became chapter one...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 31, 2017 | Joy, Love, Marriage, Pride
Each time I pass by JanI make sure to touch her. It may be a loving pat, a hug or simply making sure to brush up against her in passing. I do this because I want her to know I have an enduring passion to be with her. Jesus does the same with each of us. He is...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 22, 2017 | Love, Marriage, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
Every marriage has little rituals. One of our rituals takes place every morning. Each day, I rise a few minutes before Jan to start the coffee and get set up in my writing chair. When Jan walks into the living room I stand and we hug. I usually kiss her on the neck...
