by Garris Elkins | Aug 16, 2014 | Courage, Discipline, Healing, Integrity, Peace, Spiritual Warfare
In the mind of some people relational warfare never ends. A truce can be offered and people can quit battling, but some people will try to pick a fight anyway. These people do not know how to live without conflict and they expect a fight in every...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 13, 2014 | Discipleship, Favor, Forgiveness, Humility, Obedience, Peace
Words have been spoken against you that in the past would have left visible wounds. But something has changed. This attack has left no evidence of any wound or scarring because you made a choice to allow God to do a deeper work in your life. Those who are lashing out...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 11, 2014 | Courage, Humility, Love, Mercy, Peace
Today, I chased a Pharisee. In the pursuit of this despicable person, I called out for others to join me in my chase. They came running willingly fists raised in rage and shouting in unison. The fervor of the pursuing crowd propelled me on. After a long and exhausting...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 9, 2014 | Destiny, Hope, Joy, Peace
How do you process life when you come to realize your future is now shorter than your history? This obviously applies to those growing older, but it can also apply to a 20-something who sees the end of a relationship or a 50 year old who is the middle of an...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 8, 2014 | Humility, Leadership, Love, Obedience, Peace
Don’t allow another person’s bewilderment to become your reality. Just because someone cannot understand your choices doesn’t mean you can allow their misunderstanding to hinder you from moving forward. There are times when love requires that you leave some...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 22, 2014 | Peace, Trust
With international tensions rising and fear taking hold of nations, I want to release the words of Isaiah the prophet as a timely reality check. The news broadcasters and the fear mongers want to rob the Church of her peace. This is a time to take hold of the hope...
