by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2022 | Prophetic
This morning, several hours before dawn, I went outside to start my smoker in preparation to smoke a pork shoulder. The smoking process will take about 10 hours, so I needed to get an early start. It was one of those crisp and clear early fall nights when stars...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 25, 2022 | Prophetic
If you have ever walked across terrain that has become what is called “gumbo mud” you understand the unique challenge it presents. Gumbo mud forms from silty soil when it becomes wet forming a waxy and very sticky kind of mud. Gumbo glues itself to shoes, tires, and...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 24, 2022 | Prophetic
Not all change, no matter how lofty or socially appealing it might appear, is for our good. We must discover the birthing place where seeds of change were originally planted so we can discern what kind of crop we will harvest in the future. The Greek word “meta” means...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 23, 2022 | Prophetic
Some of you have found yourselves experiencing a John the Baptist moment. You are calling out from the isolation of a social wilderness. Your message might sound discordant to what has become the accepted norm for a life of faith. What you speak can challenge...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 22, 2022 | Prophetic
For some reason, many within the Church think the New Testament represents a positive cuddle-fest. They have been taught a cinematic version of a white European Jesus who seems to levitate across culture never raising His voice or addressing error. Their...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 21, 2022 | Prophetic
Today, our local newspaper announced it will no longer publish a print version. The paper will now convert to an online publication. This announcement went out to a service area of 200,000+ people. Printing and labor costs were involved, but the main driver in the...
