by Garris Elkins | Aug 1, 2013 | Dreams, Future, Hope, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Transition, Trust
Last Sunday, Ryan Rhoden was speaking to our church about the transition in leadership that will take place at Living Waters Church in Medford, Oregon in October of 2014. In his message he said, “It would be unhealthy for us to stay the way we are as a...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 16, 2013 | Church, Future, Hope, Restoration, Revival, Transition
For the last few weeks the Lord has been speaking to me and saying that He is releasing new names for a new season. As I waited and listened to the Lord, He began to share His heart for His Church. “You are about to experience a name change. This will not be a change...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 25, 2013 | Church, Culture, Evangelism, Love, Power, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
The Church has not been called, as its first priority, to save nations. The Church has been called to advance God’s Kingdom. In the advancement of God’s Kingdom, nations will eventually be saved. When we reverse this order and mount campaigns of national...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 28, 2013 | Evangelism, Faith, Forgiveness, Future, God, Healing, Honor, Humility, Prayer, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare
I was afraid to go into Junior High School. Horror stories filled my young head about the “big kids” who really didn’t like little guys like me. We heard stories about getting our pants pulled down in front of girls. Much of what I lived in fear of never took place. ...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 27, 2013 | Faith, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Prayer, Restoration
Several years ago, I realized that if I was going to finish well I would need to invest in those things that allowed me to go deeper in my intimacy with God. Over the years of ministry I have seen the encroachment of demands and needs taking over my calendar and...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 1, 2013 | Church, Future, Holy Spirit, Miracles, Restoration, Revival
In 2013 God will begin moving in powerful ways. This move of God will not be age, gender or race-specific. It will include many elements of previous revivals and renewals. Be careful of criticizing any one element you do not fully understand or agree with. What God is...
