by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2014 | Faith, Future, Hope, Prayer, Rest, Trust
The relational storm has passed and you are now surrounded by an unusual calm. When all the verbal debris began to fly you found a safe place to hide in the presence of God and this is why you are still spiritually alive. Don’t be too quick to try and sort through all...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 8, 2014 | Faith, Honor, Joy, Kingdom, Mercy, Power, Prayer
When the great artists of history created magnificent sculptures they all began their creation with a single chisel strike. As these artisans worked they were motivated by an image they desired the stone to reveal. Your words are like a chisel that will create a...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 24, 2014 | Faith, Hope, Love, Miracles, Prayer, Trust
Years ago you requested something from God. In a moment of belief you made a request. Over time you forgot what you asked for and simply moved on with life. God has not forgotten your prayer. His faithfulness never diminished over time like your memory....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 20, 2014 | Change, Freedom, Power, Prayer, Transition
The ripe fruit of your labor has finally fallen from the tree, but it has become suspended in mid-air like the freeze-frame of a motion picture. You see its sweetness, but you can’t touch or taste it just yet. You have wondered why you have not been able to eat...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 10, 2014 | Future, Ministry, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
You have resisted hitting the pause button on your life because you thought that would be unspiritual. You were taught to endure, fight and struggle. Some of this has been righteous, but the majority of these efforts were attempts at a misguided...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2014 | Future, Hope, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Power, Prayer, Trust
God knew you would find yourself in this situation. He knew what you would be facing. Do you think any of this took Him by surprise? Your surprise and feelings of abandonment are what should surprise you. You have chosen to live like an...
