by Garris Elkins | Jun 30, 2026 | Prophetic
The book of Isaiah is like reading what is happening in our nation and our world at this time in history. The prophet Isaiah has visions from God concerning Judah and Jerusalem. These strong words are for us as well. Isaiah began by saying, “Listen, O heavens! Pay...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 29, 2026 | Prophetic
Going about my day last Thursday, I noticed I felt unsteady on my feet and had trouble with my balance. I thought I was just having an off day, but by early evening, I knew something was amiss. Jan and I decided I needed to go to an immediate care facility. They told...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 26, 2026 | Prophetic
A Lamp Into Our Souls Jan and I met at Multnomah School of the Bible. I rented a cheap, dank, dark, little basement room of an old house off campus. It had a dirt floor, no bathroom, and a tiny wood stove (but no firewood) for heat. I shared the basement space with...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 25, 2026 | Prophetic
When I was a young pastor in training, I was part of a church called Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon. This wonderful church took a step of faith with me and let me try my hand at counseling people. I was so green, and yet there I was—in an office, sitting across a...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 24, 2026 | Prophetic
Politicized, protected, unchallenged evil has become more visible in our western culture. A lack of accountability gives the perpetrators license to continue hurting others because they know their actions will go unpunished. Just the opposite, they have often been...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 23, 2026 | Prophetic
On occasion, God will perform a miracle so astounding that natural science cannot accurately explain what really happens. A miracle like this happened during one of Israel’s battles. “On the day the Lord gave the Israelites victory over the Amorites, Joshua prayed to...
