by Garris Elkins | Oct 4, 2017 | Future, Gifts, Pentecost, Revelation, Transition
Some people attempt to walk into the future while still wearing the past. In doing so, they carry forward things that are no longer needed in the new season. In the process of transition, they were unable to let go of the past and missed the new assignment God...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 1, 2017 | Honor, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
What was previously hidden is about to be revealed. What was spoken behind closed doors will be shouted in the city streets. God is about to release supernatural revelation to bring freedom to individuals, cities, and nations. When Jan and I planted our first church...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2017 | Courage, Discipleship, Fear, Honor, Humility, Identity, Leadership, Relationships, Revelation, Teaching
There are times when our opinion on a matter of faith is found on the opposite side of the coin from the opinions held by fellow believers. Depending on the season in which we find ourselves, the coin of faith can land on either the head or the tail of an opinion. In...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 8, 2017 | Apostle, Courage, Holy Spirit, Leadership, Obedience, Pride, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
There are times when we have to say no to a bad idea. Some of these ill-conceived plans can bring unnecessary harm unless someone stands up and says, “No!” In the early 70’s police departments across American were realizing the need for specialized units who could...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 7, 2017 | Reformation, Restoration, Revelation, Revival
For weeks, my community has been trying to survive under a suffocating blanket of smoke. Living in a perpetual smoke-filled world caused by raging wildfires can begin to affect the thinking of people. It is actually called the twilight effect. The heavy smoke covering...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 3, 2017 | Culture, Deliverance, God, Holy Spirit, Pride, Reformation, Revelation
A supernatural cross-examination is coming. What has been put before your eyes as truth is about to be challenged by the court of Heaven. Don’t believe the first testimony about anything. God will have the final say in all things. “In a lawsuit, the first to speak...