by Garris Elkins | Jan 3, 2016 | Church, Favor, Rest, Revival, Transition
Sixteen years ago, Jan and I stepped off an airplane in Medford, Oregon after four years of ministry in Europe to become pastors of a local church. The total of our earthly possessions, apart from some books and a single chair stored in my mother’s attic in Montana,...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 24, 2015 | Prophetic, Rest, Restoration, Trust
This morning, I heard the Lord say, “You are in a slack tide moment.” I had to go to the dictionary to find the definition of the phrase, “Slack Tide”. A Slack Tide is that moment of time between the incoming and outgoing tidal current – a moment of pause between high...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 14, 2015 | Obedience, Prophecy, Rest, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
Yesterday, when the terrorist attacks in France were taking place, my daughter, Anna, was in Paris packing to return home the next day from a month abroad. Anna was part of a literary team who were teaching others how to tell stories. Anna’s trip took her to...
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...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 6, 2015 | Change, Courage, Destiny, Discipline, Dreams, Future, Humility, Intimacy, Kingdom of God, Peace, Rest, Revelation, Wisdom
As you journey through life you will hear people speak of human potential. Every human has natural potential, but this potential is not where the greatest breakthroughs occur because our human potential is limited by human intellect and ability. As you...