by Garris Elkins | Aug 8, 2021 | Prophetic
When I trained rookie cops, one thing I wanted to instill in them was the ability to deescalate violent situations if at all possible. One thing I taught them was to manage their arrival on the scene of a violent confrontation. Most of these calls required us to...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 6, 2021 | Prophetic
A friend of mine is processing his faith in a passionate and mindful way. He shared a bit of his frustration with me about how people of faith represent themselves. I had to agree with his assessment. I have been guilty of some of the things he mentioned. I offered my...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 5, 2021 | Prophetic
A promise from God will endure and travel with us throughout all the changes and transitions of life. There might come a time when it appears the promise and its accompanying blessings have disappeared, and others will seem to have taken control over you and your...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 4, 2021 | Prophetic
A few years ago, I decided I will no longer debate with people. A conversation, yes. A debate, no, At the time, I was being asked to debate someone on a particular topic when I realized it would be a fruitless endeavor. I declined the invitation. The history of debate...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2021 | Prophetic
What I am about to write will seem like a fantasy to some. It could be dismissed out of hand by others because it might come across as alarmist. To those who interpret the following either way, I offer the history of the last 100 years where nations, and believers...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2021 | Prophetic
Confession time. I am a backseat driver, an opinionated one. I have an overabundance of opinions when it comes to how someone should drive, where they should park, and the best route to take. This mental condition has developed unchallenged after 48 years of marriage...
