by Garris Elkins | Jun 10, 2015 | Apostle, Change, Courage, Faith, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Leadership, Pentecost, Power, Teaching, Wisdom
As a father in the faith, I find myself viewing the Church from that perspective. This kind of assignment slips up on you by mere time in rank and age. The realization I was a spiritual father first visited me about 10 years ago and has deepened its...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 9, 2015 | Change, Freedom, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Ministry, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Prophetic, Spiritual Warfare, Supernatural
You are entering a strategic season. In this season your primary task will be to make sure you are properly aligned with the coming wind of the Spirit. This alignment will position you to move forward when the wind begins to blow. As a sailing vessel adjusts...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2015 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Miracles, Pentecost, Supernatural
This morning, I was reading Acts 7 where Stephen reminded a group of religious leaders of their abandoned history. The actions of Stephen took courage, especially when the existing religious system in his day also controlled the cultural power base. In some faith...
by Garris Elkins | May 24, 2015 | Apostle, Pentecost, Promise, Spirit, Supernatural
This is Pentecost Sunday – a day the Church celebrates the events of Acts 2 and the ministry of the Spirit. Today we are reminded that the Church began it’s journey with a display of the Spirit’s power. We are also reminded that if we are to do...
by Garris Elkins | May 20, 2015 | Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Power, Promise, Prophecy, Revival
The greatest moves of God have taken place beyond the limiting familiarity of personal history, tradition and preference. This is why when a revival arrives it can appear out of control and uncomfortable to some. The challenge produced by living within the walls of...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 23, 2015 | Courage, Faith, Fear, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Prayer, Prophecy, Revival, Spirit, Supernatural
My wife, Jan, shared a story with me of parents who had a son that struggled with life. These parents tried everything within their power to help their son. Nothing was working. They wanted their son to experience peace wherever he walked. One...
