by Garris Elkins | Sep 26, 2015 | Courage, Deliverance, Faith, Fear, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Pentecost, Power, Promise, Restoration, Revival, Spiritual Warfare
In the Book of Acts physical healing and deliverance from demonic powers was the result of Spirit-empowered commands, not prayers. “Rise up!” and Come out!” were the commands spoken as the Church advanced into new territory. These commands were the...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 25, 2015 | Death, Deliverance, Destiny, Discipline, Faith, Favor, Forgivness, Freedom, Honor, Humility, Pride, Promise, Restoration
The most painful form of rejection is betrayal. Betrayal is a powerful spiritual acid that pours its corrosive presence into your heart eventually eroding your ability to trust. Be careful when under this kind of attack. Betrayal has a goal. It wants to...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 8, 2015 | Courage, Destiny, Faithfulness, Fathers, Identity, Leadership, Ministry, Power, Prophecy, Restoration, Supernatural
God is raising up unlikely heroes. These spiritual heroes have remained hidden and undiscovered in times of peace. God reveals His heroes in the middle of conflict with darkness and deceit when they choose to walk in truth and righteousness against the...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 7, 2015 | Courage, Deliverance, Discipline, Fear, Forgivness, Humility, Identity, Mercy, Promise, Repentance, Restoration
An old and familiar false promise has appeared once again. It’s hand is extended inviting you to resume a dance from your past. You gave yourself to the false promise of this music once before and it led you across a glittered dance floor away from your true...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 1, 2015 | Culture, Faithfulness, Favor, Future, Humility, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Peace, Promise, Restoration
I remember the first time I heard someone address the futility of a culture war when my pastor Roy Hicks, Jr. said, “You can put a Christian in every position from the local dog catcher to the White House and you will still only have a world system.” I went away from...
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...
