by Garris Elkins | Aug 31, 2015 | Faith, Favor, Fear, Hope, Joy, Promise, Provision
I have lived through 65 seasons of fall. You would think by now I would fully understand the coming and going of each new season. This morning as I sat in the early morning darkness, I heard the distant sound of a truck shifting gears. At the moment the driver shifted...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 25, 2015 | Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Identity, Kingdom, Pride, Provision, Redemption
There are deceptions afoot like the one that took place between Israel and the Gibeonites as recorded in Joshua 9. In one moment of time, without inquiring of the Lord, Israel was deceived and blindly entered into an agreement with an enemy nation – an agreement...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 6, 2015 | Church, Destiny, Discipline, Dreams, Favor, Fear, Future, Honor, Kingdom of God, Promise, Provision, Thankfulness
It is possible to lose interest in a human interpretation of the Church, but not in God. If you have lost interest, allow God to refocus your vision. This refocusing will carry with it a new infusion of life and purpose that will help you see your circumstance with...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 3, 2015 | Courage, Culture, Destiny, Fear, Freedom, Future, Kingdom, Power, Promise, Provision, Redemption, Trust
Conspiracy theories surface from time-to-time in our culture. These conspiracy theories need enemies in order create their narrative. They require the seeds of fear and doubt to be planted in the garden of our mind. A conspiracy theory has the power to convince...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 30, 2015 | Culture, God, Peace, Provision, Rest, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Vision., Wisdom
God promised to never leave or forsake His people. He never promised any nation would stand throughout time. Understanding God’s use or lack of use of the word “never” will bring clarity, peace and a renewed perspective to your life and calling. A...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 29, 2015 | Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Freedom, Joy, Leadership, Power, Promise, Provision, Rest
God wants to lighten the load of your theology. Some of you are carrying too much non-essential theological baggage. This load of excess baggage will inhibit you from moving forward at the speed and flexibility required to navigate this current season of...
