by Garris Elkins | Aug 1, 2018 | Future, Gifts, Ministry, Pride, Prophecy, Prophetic, Spirit
A sifting is taking place in the Church, especially among those who walk in the gift of prophecy. The voice of a prophet must be clear and refined by the Spirit free from too much personality or a pre-planned ministry agenda. It must be sifted of any corrupting...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2018 | Change, Creativity, Discipleship, Discipline, Faith, Identity, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Promotion, Revelation, Transition
Your calling and the fulfillment of your destiny will be realized and experienced when a Spirit-directed timing and opportunity converge. What you do while you wait for that convergence is important. A righteous convergence is not something you can make happen. If you...
by Garris Elkins | May 11, 2018 | Deliverance, Discipline, Faith, Fear, Future, Identity, Intimacy, Jesus, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Trust
I was sending a private note of encouragement to a friend who felt as though their life was stuck. They did not see themselves moving forward in any meaningful direction. My friend felt empty and without emotion. As I was finishing up my note of encouragement, I...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 23, 2018 | Courage, Creativity, Discipline, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Ministry, Obedience, Power, Prophecy, Revelation, Teaching, Trust, Word
The dream I had last night was an announcement followed by a word of encouragement. In the dream, I was standing in front of our bathroom mirror getting reading to go somewhere. I turned my head to the side and saw inside my ear the tip of a pencil sticking out. The...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 10, 2018 | Discipleship, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Ministry, Power, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Word
God speaks to me in dreams and in the waking state just before rising each day. This morning, I received a...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 2, 2017 | Apostle, Destiny, Eternity, Favor, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Honor, Intimacy, Ministry, Obedience, Peace, Redemption, Teaching, Wisdom
Paul wrote the book of II Timothy from a Roman prison shortly before his execution. It would be his last epistle. Because of that sober setting, Paul’s words carry a unique poignancy. Paul said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time...
