by Garris Elkins | Oct 20, 2017 | Discipline, Peace, Promotion, Revelation, Wisdom
Six principles for private conversation and public discourse: ...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 19, 2017 | Courage, Death, Eternity, Favor, Fear, Future, Joy, Obedience, Peace, Relationships, Resurrection, Trust
In a couple of months, I will turn 68. I knew this time would eventually come, but it always seemed like it was a place in my distant future. Many times now, I am the older pastor in the room with other leaders. I have become a father in the faith. This future...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 18, 2017 | Deliverance, Discipleship, Fear, Hope, Humility, Peace, Power, Provision, Restoration, Revelation, Thankfulness
Last week, I flew to Spokane, Washington and rented a car to drive to Libby, Montana where I was to minister for several days. The forecast was for snow during part of my stay so I was concerned with the three-hour drive I would have through the Rocky Mountains. At...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 6, 2017 | Change, Courage, Discipline, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Peace, Promotion, Reformation, Spirit, Trust, Wisdom
If you are reading this you are most likely using a computer or some handled device to read these words. You know what a default setting is when it comes to electronic machinery. A default setting lets you program a predetermined preference into your computer so that...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2017 | Culture, Forgiveness, Identity, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Peace, Reconciliation, Restoration, Teaching, Truth
Today, I have been numb. I have been numb since I first awakened from a fitful night of sleep at 3:30 a.m. to hear the news coming out of Las Vegas. This is the kind of numbness that does not come from insensitivity to the pain and suffering of others. It is a numbing...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 27, 2017 | Culture, Deliverance, Fathers, Freedom, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Peace, Reconciliation, Resurrection
A civil war is taking place within the Church. Instead of firing bullets we are firing personal opinion at opposing ideas. Leading up to this conflict, something unique has taken place. The opinion of those within the Church is now as varied as those outside. No...
