by Garris Elkins | Jan 1, 2015 | Destiny, Dreams, Faith, Fathers, Humility, Intimacy, Leadership, Ministry, Promise, Rest, Restoration, Supernatural, Vision.
I have come to realize one of the challenges we face when experiencing any form of physical or emotional limitation is feeling like we have become damaged goods. Recently, I must admit that thought crossed my mind after my recent heart attack. I have always thought I...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 31, 2014 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Destiny, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Prophetic, Restoration, Supernatural, Wisdom, Women
This morning, I read a short prophetic word written by a respected woman who carries a prophetic mantle. She spoke about a coming reformation among women. When I read her words I felt the Lord impress upon me how this reformation might take place. Over the years, I...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 28, 2014 | Eternity, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Ministry, Miracles, Obedience, Pentecost, Power, Spirit, Spiritual Warfare
The heavens above us were opened once and for all when Jesus rose from the dead. Because of His resurrection, each believer now lives under an open heaven. The heavens do not open or close based on our disobedience. Heaven is not in submission to human disobedience....
by Garris Elkins | Dec 23, 2014 | Change, Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Forgivenss, Identity, Leadership, Ministry, Reconciliation, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare
We have moved into a new season of human history where the wise will make critical adjustments in the way they chose to think and live. To prepare for life in this new reality, God wants to rapidly mature some who have become slack in their faith. This slackness...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 21, 2014 | Culture, Gifts, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Prophecy, Resurrection, Supernatural, Vision.
Recently, I was helping a family prepare the memorial service for their son who had suddenly died. As we put together the elements of the service the mother of the young man began to tell me stories from his life. The young man had experienced a challenging...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 9, 2014 | Apostle, Courage, Death, Destiny, Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Fathers, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Identity, Leadership, Ministry, Promise, Provision, Redemption, Tranistion, Vision.
I have always loved the thought of wagon trains crossing the unexplored American West and arriving at distant destinations filled with the hope of a new beginning. I live in the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon where I hope to spend the rest of my days. The first...
