by Garris Elkins | Mar 8, 2017 | Faith, Revelation, Truth, Wisdom
At this time in our national history, many are only seeing a noisy and rapidly moving mass of humanity running in different directions following a multitude of agendas. They feel distance from the events taking place. A cacophony of sound and a blurred cultural mural...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 6, 2017 | Change, Courage, Destiny, Faith, Identity, Leadership, Ministry, Peace, Provision, Revelation, Transition, Trust
Some of you will be asked by God to try something new, something you have never done before. You have no experience in this new place of faith. You will bring to the challenge more than you realize. Apart from flag and touch football games during recess at school, I...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 17, 2017 | Church, Destiny, Discipline, Faith, Faithfulness, Holy Spirit, Peace, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare
When Jan and I were based in Kingston, Jamaica, we learned a lot about the history of the island. One day, I was speaking with an old-timer who told me about the day when the first traffic signal was installed on the island. If you were to visit Jamaica today, you...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 14, 2017 | Apostle, Change, Miracles, Prohecy, Revelation
God wants us to see through and beyond the obvious. He has given us the ability to see through the prepared script of the natural world into the realm of the Spirit. Without this dimension of sight, we will come to the same conclusions as an unredeemed mind. ...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 13, 2017 | Revelation, Teaching, Truth
Jan and I are staying at the beautiful Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Washington. The lodge overlooks the majestic Columbia Gorge. We are gathering here with a group of pastors and spouses for a three-day retreat. The power just went off a little after 5:00 a.m. Most...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 9, 2017 | Revelation, Vision., Wisdom
God is making small adjustments to bring about greater clarity. What is out of focus is about to become clear. Three months ago, I scheduled an eye exam. During the exam, I found out I needed a new prescription, so I purchased some new glasses. I picked out a frame...