by Garris Elkins | Jul 30, 2026 | Prophetic
Under the open heavens, on nights when the sky is clear, I look for the stars. With a sense of wonder and worship, I consider the Lord who created them. The beauty of creation gives us insight. It can reorder and right our thinking. The Psalmist wrote: For the word...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 29, 2026 | Prophetic
One of the most memorable sections of Scripture is Psalm 23 – The Shepherd’s Psalm. This one line impacts me in new ways. “He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name” (Psalm 23:3). Being guided along right paths has been a longtime prayer of...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 28, 2026 | Prophetic
God’s Word and His ways and His commands are perfect in every way—the revelation-light of His Word revives our souls, leads us to truth, and changes the simple into wise. His Word makes us joyful and radiates His light. His Word challenges us to keep close to His...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 27, 2026 | Prophetic
In the late 70s, my life had begun to break apart piece by piece. I had invited Jesus into my heart as a young boy and loved Him, but by the end of my first year in college, I did not follow Him. Deep within me, I still had a desire to love God, but my rebellion...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 24, 2026 | Prophetic
Who presumes the privilege of being close to the Lord—living next to Him in His shining place of glory? Who are those who daily dwell in the life of the Holy Spirit? Who will never be shaken—who will stand firm forever? King David answered that question in Psalm...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 23, 2026 | Prophetic
Jan and I have been listening to some rare, old, forgotten hymns called Appalachian Soul Hymns, and both our spirits and souls have been touched. We noticed so many of the words point to Heaven. While watering the garden at 6 am this morning, I heard these sounds...
