by Garris Elkins | Dec 9, 2021 | Prophetic
Not all advice is wise. I recently read a piece of advice given to someone whose vehicle dashboard warning light was blinking indicating a problem. The non-mechanic advisor said “Just put a piece of tape over the light. It’s annoying.” In the last few months, I have...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 9, 2021 | Prophetic
Every person, business, church, and culture has an emotional and spiritual ecosystem that must be protected from the introduction of invasive species. These invaders are dishonor, fear, hatred, and a host of other things that will upset the delicate balance of life...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 8, 2021 | Prophetic
When I was a young man, I trained in a variety of martial arts – Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. One day, I asked my Shotokan sensei which style he thought was best. He said, “You don’t fight the style, you fight the man.” I have seen imposters who wore a gi (karate...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 7, 2021 | Prophetic
We all own a herd of sacred cows. A sacred cow is an idea or custom we hold dear that has run its course. Upon a closer, and at times painful examination, we realize the continued existence of our sacred cow has become unreasonable. One indicator of our...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 6, 2021 | Prophetic
It never surprises me when demons embedded in culture are challenged and react to the truth, Their reaction reveals the source of their allegiance. What can surprise me is when demons embedded in the Church are exposed and aroused. This might sound unsettling to some...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 4, 2021 | Prophetic
This morning, I wrote about our daughter finding my high school graduation ring. It had been hidden away in a storage box for the last 50 years. I had considered it lost. Moments after thanking the Lord for the discovery of my ring, Jan prayed to find her lost...
