by Garris Elkins | Dec 29, 2023 | Prophetic
No matter how well-informed one might appear, the New Year and all the events that transpire within its borders are still unknown. I am sensing that 2024 will provide more surprises than it will security. Our trust in God will be our best ally when surprising and...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 27, 2023 | Prophetic
On several occasions when a topic causes people concern, I’ve heard people too quickly toss out the dismissive label, “Fear sells.” At that point, they ask their listeners to relegate the issue to the sidelines and move on with life unconcerned. We should never be led...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 26, 2023 | Prophetic
I’ve been reading through the book of Jeremiah. It has been a depressing read even though an occasional nugget of hope will appear in its pages. Chapter after chapter we see Israel disobeying God and the Lord sending foreign troops to overcome them. I was exhausted by...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 25, 2023 | Prophetic
On the side of our property is an old fence. It’s at least 40 years old, maybe older. A vine was planted along the fence years ago and has since grown up and outside the original supporting structure of a trellis nailed to the fence. Over the years, the vine grew and...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 23, 2023 | Prophetic
There’s a fine balance between making known the spiritual gifts we use to serve the Church and self-promotion. This is not just for pastors and prophets. This is a check of our integrity that applies to all of us in every setting of life. I’ve stopped following some...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 22, 2023 | Prophetic
As 2024 approaches and our nation processes yet another election cycle, our faith must be built upon the victory of the Cross of Christ, not on the dangling bits of false hope offered to us by a change in government. Pursuing the latter as our primary goal will lead...
