by Garris Elkins | Sep 1, 2017 | Courage, Creativity, Culture, Evangelism, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Leadership, Prophecy, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching
The words we write and speak are like artillery rounds that strike the shoreline of a human heart. Communication in any form, verbal or written, is like a pre-invasion artillery barrage that a navy will use to pound a hardened and fortified shoreline just before...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 31, 2017 | Leadership, Pride, Spiritual Warfare
As a young pastor, I listened to a wise older pastor who once said, “Let God be the one who makes a way for you.” He was talking about a self-promotion that comes when we feel our calling is not moving along fast enough. In our insecurity, we think we can...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 31, 2017 | Courage, Creativity, Deliverance, Forgivness, Future, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Peace, Pride, Redemption, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Transition
Along the ridgeline above me, I saw the remains of an old barbwire fence. Only a few of the posts survived. Those that did were pockmarked with holes the work of decay and weather. On the north-facing side of a solitary post grew a layer of green moss. Tacked to the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 28, 2017 | Holy Spirit, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Teaching, Truth
Once, I was asked by another believer if I would consider a debate. I said, “No.” When asked why I replied, “Because one of us would walk away being considered the winner.” I was pressed further and shared, “When the world looks at the Church I want them to see...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 23, 2017 | Deliverance, Discipline, Favor, Fear, Honor, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Peace, Restoration, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom, Word
As a young rookie cop, I listened with a blend of anticipation and joy when the old-timers told their stories. I remember one story about a young man with a bad attitude who drove by one of the old-timers. When he passed the cop, the young man extended his hand out...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 21, 2017 | Faith, Freedom, Kingdom, Prohecy, Revelation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Truth, Wisdom, Word
There are times when God will give you a word loaded with such power and potential, it feels like you are riding a rocket. At the moment of your launch, you begin to realize you are heading toward a target much larger than you first imagined. As the distance closes...
