by Garris Elkins | May 11, 2014 | Family, Hope, Identiy, Joy, Redemption
The measure of your love is seen most clearly when you can celebrate in another person’s life what you do not possess in your own. Your unhealthy response to loss in your life over personal lack or misfortune can create a demand in those nearest to you to silence...
by Garris Elkins | May 10, 2014 | Forgivenss, Future, God, Hope, Love, Redemption, Repentance, Trust
You feel like the ship of your destiny has sailed without you. You are standing on this dock in despair watching as your ship sails away and disappears into the distant horizon. This image and the feelings of despair are lies birthed in the pit of hell to cause...
by Garris Elkins | May 8, 2014 | Discipline, Faith, Favor, Forgiveness, Holiness, Honor, Hope, Redemption, Repentance
In a series of less than perfect life-decisions you ended up taking the wrong road. You made a fateful turn and now you are miles into a regretful decision. The reality of your mistake is hitting you in the face with the full force of its implications. At...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 23, 2014 | Forgiveness, Honor, Hope, Redemption, Rest, Trust
The Honor is Coming There is honor coming to your life. What will make this honor so unique is that it will be released into that place where you had previously been dishonored. You will be surprised at its arrival because you have made your life work...