by Garris Elkins | Apr 24, 2017 | Reformation, Restoration
Here are the last 8 words spoken by a business just before it begins to die while still attempting to produce an outdated product, “We have never done it that way before.” These are last 8 words a church will speak just before it enters a lifeless expression of faith,...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 4, 2017 | Change, Dreams, Freedom, Healing, Humility, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Promise, Provision, Restoration
It was a simple word. The Lord said, “I am restoring derailed lives.” A derailed life is like a derailed train. A train can run off the tracks and crash if something is wrong with the tracks. In order to continue the journey, the tracks will need to be...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 2, 2017 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, God, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Promotion, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Tranistion, Truth, Vision., Wisdom
A discovery of God’s original intent of Scripture is taking place. God is unveiling what has been hidden behind walls of human understanding. The primary interpretive tool used in this time of discovery will not be our learned skills of interpretation. Some of these...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 29, 2017 | Creavity, Destiny, Dreams, Father, Fathers, Favor, Forgiveness, Freedom, God, Honor, Hope, Kingdom, Peace, Promotion, Relationships, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
Years ago, a man approached me after a Sunday morning service. He was concerned with something I had preached. He was a veteran pastor so his words carried extra weight. In the sermon, I said, “God has no favorites.” He was truly concerned because I think he felt he...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 27, 2017 | Dreams, Holy Spirit, Hope, Joy, Mercy, Provision, Relationships, Restoration, Supernatural
Long lost connections are about to be reestablished. Lines of communication that were cut off through no fault of your own will reconnect once again. God is bringing things back together. Trust Him. I love to hear the stories of pioneer missionaries. Their stories of...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 26, 2017 | Deliverance, Destiny, Father, Freedom, Love, Mercy, Promise, Promotion, Restoration, Tranistion
It feels like you are surrounded by a restricting presence. What you perceive as a negative form of restraint is actually being misinterpreted. This encompassing presence is spiritual scaffolding put in place by God. He is trying to rebuild and retrofit your life like...
