by Garris Elkins | Jun 1, 2018 | Church, Courage, Deliverance, Freedom, Honor, Mercy, Relationships, Restoration, Truth, Wisdom, Worship
I was about 8 years old when an older kid who was 9 began to push and shove my little brother who was only 6. My brother had a look of fear on his face as the bully began his attack. I didn’t like what was taking place so I stepped between the bully and my brother and...
by Garris Elkins | May 23, 2018 | Future, Rest, Restoration, Trust
To encourage someone to suck it up and “just take the next step” is not always wise counsel. There are times when people need to know where to place their foot before they take the next step. In these situations, where theirr foot comes down is as...
by Garris Elkins | May 16, 2018 | Dreams, Eternity, Faith, Favor, Fear, Freedom, Gifts, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Peace, Power, Restoration, Resurrection, Revelation
A few weeks ago, I was shopping and struck up a conversation with an employee. I asked, “How are you?” The woman said in a cynical tone, “I’m living the dream!” After a few moments of conversation it was obvious she was not living her dream. Some of what she shared...
by Garris Elkins | May 9, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Intimacy, Justice, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Redemption, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Thankfulness, Wisdom, Women
If you feel like running away make sure it is in the right direction. The end of these undisciplined life-sprints will leave you alone, exhausted and without hope. When you cross the finish line you will discover the new destination resembles the starting point where...
by Garris Elkins | May 5, 2018 | Death, Deliverance, Fear, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Hope, Peace, repentance. hope future, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
A regret does not just go away. It must be transformed into something greater by a work of the Spirit in partnership with our will. Every one of us will have regrets for the failures in our lives. What we do with our regrets can literally steer the course of our life....
by Garris Elkins | May 4, 2018 | Discipline, Faith, Forgiveness, Future, Honor, Love, Pride, Reconciliation, Relationships, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Transition, Trust, Wisdom
Donald Miller, author of the book, Blue Like Jazz, said something profound. He said what drew him to follow Jesus was the issue of resolution. Miller said only Jesus offered a resolution for his personal sin and the sorrows that he and others experienced in this life....
