by Garris Elkins | Jul 18, 2020 | Kingdom of God, Leadership, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
We have always been at war spiritually. There has never been a time of peace between light and darkness. Jesus didn’t paint a rosy picture of how truth lives in a world of compromise and deception. Paul wrote about a battle waged in a realm not always visible to...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 12, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Creativity, Culture, Discernment, Five-Fold Ministry, Future, Identity, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Revelation, Spirit
Over the last 40 years, I have seen faith come in a variety of packaged forms. These packages of faith are created geographically, socially, and by the requirements for employment. This packaging takes place in local churches, denominations, and groups with shared...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Spirit, Supernatural
My 16-year old pickup truck has a CD player. It was part of the truck’s original equipment installed at the factory. A couple of years ago the CD went on the fritz. It makes funny noises when it’s turned on and then it keeps repeating the same song without moving on...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 25, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Courage, Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Reformation, Restoration, Revelation
Perhaps one of the most impactful things that will transpire in this unusual season of history is the realization by the Church and her leaders that we are in a time of reformation. Realizing our calling to influence all 7 spheres/mountains of culture has long been...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 12, 2020 | Freedom, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Lordship, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare
History teaches us many lessons. One lesson we have learned is the ugliness of our humanity is not eradicated by laws alone. It requires a change of heart. What we see surfacing at this time is a repeat of human history. Nothing is new under the sun. Not many...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2020 | Freedom, Future, Kingdom of God, Reformation, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Transition
When I look down at the gear shift area in my truck’s center console, the shift knob indicates several choices that will create motion. The only position that produces no movement is neutral. Perhaps my car’s transmission is a metaphor for life. Without...
