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 28, 2017 | Discipleship, Marriage, Relationships, Wisdom
When I was 13-years old, my buddy and I had a bright idea. On the back of his family property was an old cave. One day, we thought we would explore its interior. We got some tree branches and wrapped them in old bed sheets and dipped them in gas. Our plan was to walk...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 23, 2017 | Change, Courage, Death, Eternity, Family, Father, Hope, Marriage, Relationships, Resurrection
I am waiting for youin the glory.They are all here, those who left before us, the ones we loved. I look so much different now than you could ever imagine. Whatever that perfect age was in the Earth-life I am there and more. I am forever young in an eternal way perfect...
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...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 20, 2017 | Joy, Kingdom of God, Love, Marriage, Power, Promise, Prophecy, Relationships
A few days ago someone made an honoring comment about me in reference to something I wrote. They did not direct the comment to me personally. The person was writing to the people who follow their ministry. I found out about the comment just because I stumbled across...