by Garris Elkins | May 16, 2018 | Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Gifts, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Peace, Power, Restoration, Resurrection, Revelation
A few weeks ago, I was shopping and struck up a conversation with an employee. I asked, “How are you?” The woman said in a cynical tone, “I’m living the dream!” After a few moments of conversation it was obvious she was not living her dream. Some of what she shared...
by Garris Elkins | May 12, 2018 | Destiny, Discipleship, Freedom, Future, Honor, Identity, Peace, Pride, Promotion, Provision, Supernatural, Worship
I was invited to speak at a conference in Southern California. When I was contacted and provided with the event details, I was given my travel information and asked to make my own airline reservations. I was told I would get a reimbursement check along with my...
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 | May 9, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Intimacy, Justice, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Wisdom, Women
If you feel like running away make sure it is in the right direction. The end of these undisciplined life-sprints will leave you alone, exhausted and without hope. When you cross the finish line you will discover the new destination resembles the starting point where...
by Garris Elkins | May 7, 2018 | Courage, Deliverance, Freedom, Honor, Justice, Mercy, Peace, Pride, Promotion, Reconciliation, Spiritual Warfare, Transition
I just returned home from doing some grocery shopping. I saw something that prompted me to share the following word. I believe for some of you it is a time-sensitive word. As I was driving home I had to stop at a traffic light. When the light turned green, I...
by Garris Elkins | May 5, 2018 | Death, Deliverance, Fear, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Hope, Peace, repentance. hope future, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
A regret does not just go away. It must be transformed into something greater by a work of the Spirit in partnership with our will. Every one of us will have regrets for the failures in our lives. What we do with our regrets can literally steer the course of our life....
