by Garris Elkins | Jun 3, 2025 | Prophetic
Some things are worth contending over, such as the divinity and exclusivity of salvation in Jesus, the nature of God, and living a holy life. The remaining issues are not worth dividing the Church over, as they are merely matters of human opinion. Paul was...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 2, 2025 | Prophetic
A life not directed by the truth of Scripture will not finish well. It will be absorbed with things outside the bounds of truth, embracing what is counterfeit. That person will too easily embrace errors regarding human sexuality, the purpose of earthly wealth, and,...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2025 | Prophetic
A wise pastor once said, “If you want to discover what motivates a person, look at their checkbook.” That truth was shared with me years ago before online banking and financial apps became widely available. The same principle holds true today, as many are...
by Garris Elkins | May 31, 2025 | Prophetic
Most of us are aware of Paul’s warning to Timothy about what will happen in the last days, “Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times, some will turn away from the true faith” (I Timothy 4:1). We quote this verse with regularity but...
by Garris Elkins | May 30, 2025 | Prophetic
A reminder of past prophetic words spoken over someone is of greater value than hours of counseling. Counseling is primarily about helping individuals manage their emotions and respond effectively to life’s challenges. A prophetic word is different. It leads us...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2025 | Prophetic
Yesterday, while I was sitting in our garden, the first butterfly of the year visited us. As I watched the butterfly perch atop a flower, I had enough time to capture its photo, and then it flew away. In grade school science class, we were taught about the process of...
