by Garris Elkins | Feb 27, 2017 | Destiny, Future, Hope, Identiy, Jesus, Kingdom, Promotion, Provision, Restoration
When I was a young boy my brother and I sat in the backseat of our family car on road trips. If the trip was long we did what most kids do – we asked our father, “Are we there yet?” I remember the day when my badgering questions came to an end. When I asked for...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 9, 2017 | Change, Creavity, Healing, Prayer, Promotion, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Vision., Wisdom
God is making small adjustments to bring about greater clarity. What is out of focus is about to become clear. Three months ago, I scheduled an eye exam. During the exam, I found out I needed a new prescription, so I purchased some new glasses. I picked out a new...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 16, 2017 | Apostle, Destiny, Five-Fold Ministry, Identity, Leadership, Promotion, Spiritual Warfare
The frustration you are feeling could actually be a work of God’s Spirit. Before you rebuke its presence, let me try to explain. Last week, I had personal interaction with three people who represent three of the 7 Mountains of culture. Each of these people has a...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 5, 2017 | Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Healing, Identity, Integrity, Kingdom of God, Love, Promotion, Relationships, Restoration, Transition
I remember the day when, as a 27 year-old undercover cop, I wanted to return to being a street cop with short hair, a visible uniform and a marked patrol unit. Something went down with a crooked cop that forced my hand. My partner and I exposed a criminal...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 1, 2017 | Destiny, Dreams, Fathers, Freedom, Future, Identity, Love, Promotion, Provision, Thankfulness
It was on this day, January 1, 1962, that one of the most meaningful days of my life took place. For Christmas week, our family was visiting my uncle’s ranch in McArthur, California. I loved driving to the end of Lewis Road and seeing the ranch each summer for hay...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 27, 2016 | Apostle, Culture, Destiny, Dreams, Faithfulness, Favor, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Obedience, Power, Promotion, Revival, Vision.
Each morning, I sit down and ask God if there is something He wants me to write. It is never a challenge to find something to write. What is the challenge is finding something He wants me to write. This morning, I asked that familiar question once again. Immediately,...