by Garris Elkins | Jan 23, 2021 | Prophetic
When I was a cop and we received a call of a crime in progress, we would arrive on the scene and set up a perimeter around the building where the crime was taking place. Once all the officers were in position at the four corners of a building, we would then attempt...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 22, 2021 | Prophetic
There are times in life when we will pass by a significant historical marker that will contain a link to our personal history but at the time we pass it by, its connection to us will remain hidden until revealed. About 20 years ago, I was driving with a friend...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 21, 2021 | Prophetic
I have been smoking meat for years. It is my favorite kind of BBQ. There is something unique about a quality piece of meat slowly smoking for hours under the influence of hickory that is not possible with a backyard propane BBQ unit. When you smoke meat for a long...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 21, 2021 | Prophetic
You have felt like you’ve been hanging on by just a thread. I have good news for you. That thread broke a long time ago. When it broke you fell into the hands of God. With that realization, you are now finally free to move and explore without fear of failure. When our...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 20, 2021 | Prophetic
Today, in the United States, we inaugurate a new President. Depending on what side of the political divide you find yourself in, the day can have different emotional responses. Something more profound than a change of government is taking place today. The word...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 18, 2021 | Prophetic
A couple of days ago, I went to a local gas station to get some gas. The young man who served me was black. While he filled my tank, we began to talk about life and our shared interests. As our conversation continued, he looked over my shoulder with concern on his...
