by Garris Elkins | Apr 10, 2014 | Forgiveness, Healing, Intimacy, Restoration
Not all words cut like a sharp knife. Some words cut with the dull blade of malicious intent. The pain from these wounds is intense. The person who spoke to you did not know your heart. Their words were fueled by an ignorant anger. As a result, you have been left...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 31, 2014 | Church, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Honor, Leadership, Restoration
I posted the following sentences on my social media accounts as I was thinking about the reaction of some to the recent release of the move Noah: Sometimes the Church gets upset over the least important things. This is a good time to review what upset Jesus and follow...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 28, 2014 | Church, Faith, Future, Leadership, Miracles, Restoration, Trust
Where many experts exist there is little forward motion, only opinions that lead in different directions. Seek a word from God and follow it. God will be faithful to lead you to a place of promise even if the experts disagree with your decision. One of the challenges...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 12, 2014 | Forgiveness, Future, Hope, Repentance, Restoration
Recently, in a moment of personal brokenness the Lord spoke a word to me that changed everything. He said, In the place of your greatest shame and condemnation your most significant act of spiritual warfare is choosing to believe I still love you. This...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 24, 2013 | Family, Fathers, Future, Hope, Restoration, Transition
My father was a self-employed contractor. He was able to set the calendar of his life around the various building projects that came his way. When he had free time between these projects our family would take our vacations. I loved growing up in this lifestyle...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 21, 2013 | Church, Family, Honor, Hope, Restoration
In October of 2006, I rented a room in a lodge along the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. I went there for a three-day prayer and study retreat. Each day I would hike along a graveled road high above the river. On one of these hikes, I spotted a smooth and...
