by Garris Elkins | Feb 26, 2021 | Prophetic
Many are declaring their opinion and confidently prophesying outcomes. It can become a bit overwhelming if we try to swim through these crowded prophetic waters hoping to exercise discernment. Midstream, before the time of fulfillment, it can feel as though we are...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 24, 2021 | Prophetic
In the late 90s, Jan and I were assigned to a posting in Europe to help care for churches and their leaders. Our assignment involved several nations. We love the people of the European continent. We have many fond memories and remaining friendships from that...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 23, 2021 | Prophetic
A believer puts their discernment in jeopardy when they believe that a well-crafted human opinion or an earthly court verdict is the final arbiter of truth. Nothing on Earth is final until the Lord of Heaven’s Court declares it so. We are offered these premature...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 22, 2021 | Prophetic
Each person is a unique three-part creation – spirit, soul, and body. The most powerful and authoritative of the three components is our spirit. Our spirit is that place in our being where the Holy Spirit comes and indwells once we become a follower of Jesus Christ....
by Garris Elkins | Feb 21, 2021 | Prophetic
I received an ancestry report from 23andme. 23andme is one of those agencies that connect long-lost relatives and ancestors by researching public records or DNA testing. The DNA report I received today had 60 pages of third and fourth cousins listed, and this was just...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 19, 2021 | Prophetic
There is a vast difference between being the Creator God and being a creative person. That difference is obvious and not just the fact that He is God, and we are part of His creation. The difference is in the origin of all creativity. It begins in the heart of God and...