by Garris Elkins | Apr 19, 2025 | Prophetic
As I was finishing a hike in the mountains above our home, I walked out of the woods onto a city street. In the distance, I heard a crowd of children shouting and screaming with joy. When the crowd of kids finally appeared, I could see that a teacher and her...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 18, 2025 | Prophetic
Jesus and His disciples were straightforward about the need for a pure and undiluted faith – a faith in Jesus alone. They did not pull punches or dance around the truth about Jesus. John wrote that Jesus alone was the only way, the only truth, and the only way...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 17, 2025 | Prophetic
I was walking through the cemetery in our town when I noticed a tree that was bent over. It was the victim of a recent windstorm. What was strange about the tree was that it was not uprooted or broken. It was still alive and growing. In the storm damage that took...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 16, 2025 | Prophetic
There are times when we are led to speak the truth to people. When the truth is spoken, some will accept it, but others will respond by saying something similar to, “How dare you interrupt my delusions!” When this happens, it is wise to exhibit patience by...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 15, 2025 | Prophetic
Jan and I have never viewed tithing as a form of law but as a way to honor the Lord. In some circles, it’s popular to neglect, demean, or dismiss the practice of tithing, considering it an out-of-date practice from the Law. Posting what I am about to write will...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 14, 2025 | Prophetic
We tend to form our faith around people with similar beliefs and actions. We create systematic theologies and codes of religious conduct that limit our interaction with other believers. Once those things are in place, we can become exclusive. There is nothing wrong...
