by Garris Elkins | Nov 11, 2017 | Apostle, Deliverance, Discipleship, Kingdom of God, Power, Pride, Promotion, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Wisdom
When I awoke this morning the Lord revealed an image to me. It was a warning about spiritual wolves that enter innocent lives and faith gatherings with the intent to tear apart hope, trust, and faith with the teeth of deception. In the image, I saw a lone wolf hiding...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 7, 2017 | Deliverance, Fear, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Power, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Truth
In prayer, I saw the image of a believer stepping onto a spiritual battlefield. They looked weak, outnumbered and ill-prepared to face the opposing force that was moving confidently in their direction. Then, in an instant, everything changed. The Lord whispered, “I...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 3, 2017 | Culture, Freedom, Kingdom of God, Power, Prophecy, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare
There are times when it can seem that God has more work to do in the heart of the Church than in the hearts of those we call the unredeemed. The sound of our voice in culture needs to reflect the essence of the fruit of the Spirit listed by Paul in Galatians 5 –...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 26, 2017 | Creativity, Deliverance, Eternity, Future, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Obedience, Power
I heard the phrase “Time Horizon” used on a radio talk show as I was driving north on Interstate 5 passing through Salem, Oregon. I made a mental note to return to the phrase to unpack its meaning and explore why the Lord used it to gain my attention. Investors use...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 20, 2017 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Five-Fold Ministry, Identity, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Word
There has been a productive tactic used by the purveyors of darkness ever since the first humans walked upon the face of the Earth. The tactic is really simple and continues to sell to this day. Lies are crafted using fear and doubt to create a product. Once the...
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...
