by Garris Elkins | Apr 24, 2019 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Favor, Fear, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Peace, Promotion
We live in a world where prominence is seen as a promotion. We are told the trajectory of our lives must always move upward and outward toward a place of greater visibility. In the Kingdom of God, the opposite can actually take place when the hand of God is on a...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 23, 2019 | Change, Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Future, Holy Spirit, Integrity, Promise, Promotion, Provision, Redemption, Tranistion
The lessons you learned in past transitions will help guide you in your future transition. Revisit those lessons and learn from them again. Just like professional athletes revisit the basics of their sport with their coach, so the followers of Christ revisit the...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 12, 2019 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Evangelism, Family, Father, Fathers, Giving, God, Healing, Holy Spirit, Identity, Jesus, Justice, Pride, Promotion, Relationships, Thankfulness, Women
I remember reading about a young woman who was part of a team of noted researchers who accomplished a major scientific breakthrough. Her research produced the amazing results being celebrated by others yet her name remained hidden and unrecognized. Everything changed...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 7, 2019 | Creativity, Dreams, Freedom, Future, Hope, Humility, Integrity, Love, Obedience, Promotion
When you walk down a city street and hear the sound of street music walk over and drop a few dollars into a musician’s hat. Buy art from young artists at outdoor markets. Affirm emerging prophets letting them know what their word meant to you. You will never know if...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 3, 2019 | Courage, Deliverance, Discipleship, Discipline, Pride, Promotion, Provision, Trust, Truth
The private and unseen issues of character and integrity carry the greatest significance as you move higher in your calling. Don’t neglect them. If our character and integrity are left undisciplined, we will create, through neglect, the greatest jeopardy to...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 16, 2019 | Courage, Deliverance, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, God, Healing, Humility, Marriage, Mercy, Promotion, Relationships, Wisdom
Normally, when I travel to speak somewhere my host will reserve a room fo me in a comfortable hotel. I really appreciate that consideration. This trip is no exception. The beautiful hotel and its wonderful amenities allow me to be fresh and rested during my...
