by Garris Elkins | Aug 2, 2017 | Courage, Deliverance, Discipleship, Discipline, Gifts, Prayer, Prophecy, Redemption, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
As a young rookie cop, my Field Training Officer (FTO) taught me a lot about life and police work. During one very slow graveyard shift, we were parked along a lonesome stretch of highway when a car drove by with one of its taillights out. My FTO said, “Let’s check...
by Garris Elkins | May 30, 2017 | Forgivenss, Reconciliation, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration
I have noticed in the world of journalism some the best books are written by authors after they suffered a personal failure or experienced a season of life filled with trial and tribulation. The books written before these hard times were filled with practical...
by Garris Elkins | May 27, 2017 | Deliverance, Redemption, Restoration, Trust
Your second attempt to follow Jesus will prove to be a turning point in your life. You learned a valuable lesson in the failed first attempt. This second time around will define your life in ways you never thought possible. Peter was called twice to follow Jesus. The...
by Garris Elkins | May 16, 2017 | Death, Deliverance, Faith, Forgiveness, Freedom, Future, Hope, Joy, Peace, Promise, Redemption, Resurrection, Thankfulness, Trust
A time in your life when something was killed – a dream, a relationship, a hope – is now being redefined and restored. The memories of sorrow will give way to something new. The stench of death and loss will be replaced with the fragrance of life and...
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2017 | Forgiveenss, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration, Trust
Some of those for whom you have asked forgiveness may not yet have the capacity of character or the spiritual maturity needed to receive what you have offered. Give them time and trust God with the outcome. Their rejection of your offer is not a rejection of you. It...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 27, 2017 | Deliverance, Discipleship, Future, God, Holy Spirit, Mercy, Prohecy, Promise, Redemption, Restoration, Transition, Trust
This morning, I recalled something that took place 40 years ago. I had just awakened and was turning on the coffee maker getting ready for a morning of writing when the memory paid a visit. When the memory came a word I believe may apply to some of you. Forty...
