by Garris Elkins | Oct 6, 2026 | Prophetic
True rest does not come while we demand that an outcome match our expectations. We take authority over the chaos created by our murmuring of unbelief. We take hold of gratitude and receive God’s peace, tranquility, and well-being. That is where a heart of rest is...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2026 | Prophetic
In a time of Communion with Jan, I saw an image of two doors opening in the Pacific Northwest. From Oregon, one door opened to the north, leading into Washington. The other opened to the south, leading into California. Through these doors, truth and what is right and...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2026 | Prophetic
In 1994 I received a word from the Lord that has helped us significantly over these many years. Jan and I were vacationing in what was known as Carl’s Cabin on the Stillwater River, a few miles outside of Absarokee, Montana. One early morning I heard these words from...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 1, 2026 | Prophetic
Hope means something different when we have to trust—when nothing has changed and the answer is still hidden from us. We can talk about hope. We can agree with God about a word of promise, but our understanding has not expanded. We respond like Sarah when the Lord...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 30, 2026 | Prophetic
God’s actions throughout history are the pattern for the future. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The story of Joseph is a clear testimony of how prophecy can direct the course of nations and become a life-saving revelation. There will always be...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 29, 2026 | Prophetic
It is not wise to try to negotiate with an offer of evil. It is wise to run from temptation. Without that integrity, we risk missing the destiny God has planned, prepared, and positioned us to walk in. One of the most dramatic examples is the life of Joseph. He was...
