by Garris Elkins | Oct 22, 2024 | Prophetic
Sometimes the main players in a scenario are not those in positions of visible power. Those who stand at their side and influence their decisions are the real power brokers. A situation in Paul’s life illustrates how this happens. “They reached Paphos, where they met...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2024 | Prophetic
We may have lost something in our circles of faith. To regain what was lost will reinvigorate the Church and expand our influence in a world that no longer wants to believe because there is no expression of God’s power in the message we preach. When Peter was in...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 20, 2024 | Prophetic
I remember talking with a pastor who was transitioning to a new assignment. After he announced his departure, the church began to unravel and discord began to divide the people. He told me, “I stayed two years long longer than I should have.” The pastor stayed longer...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 19, 2024 | Prophetic
For those who plan to vote, the coming election has deeper issues at stake than the character or background of either candidate. Both candidates are flawed in some way. Their followers highlight the flaws of the opposing candidate and align themselves with their...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 18, 2024 | Prophetic
When I worked as a narcotics agent in a regional task force, one thing we learned was how to tail a suspect vehicle without being detected. It took a team of officers to execute a successful tail. To tail a suspect, we would employ several unmarked cars, each one...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 17, 2024 | Prophetic
I’ve seen something happening in the Western Church that concerns me. Some have assumed that faith in Jesus happens without a commitment from us. Faith in Jesus is not an assumption or something that just happens. At some point, our faith in the Lord must have a...
