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 | Sep 22, 2013 | Faith, Futre, Hope, Identity, Obedience, Repentance, Transition, Trust
Recently, I experienced something that became a prophetic picture of hope I believe many in the Church need to see and believe. At the end of this summer, Jan and I made a trip to Montana where I officiated at a wedding and taught in a church. ...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 25, 2013 | Church, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Prophecy, Transition
I use the social media tool, Twitter, as a place to park my daily thoughts. Having to limit yourself to the 140 characters required by Twitter has caused many of us to write with greater economy. Our words need to be concise and clear enough to fit within the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 22, 2013 | Apostle, Church, Dreams, Future, Honor, Identity, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Revival, Transition
This morning, as I prayed about a coming new season in my own life, I began to hear the Lord speak, not only to me, but also to many in the Church who sense an old season has passed and a new season has come. I am calling you to exploits in My Kingdom that are beyond...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 9, 2013 | Future, Leadership, Obedience, Revelation, Transition
I had a dream. It was a dream so vivid I actually thought it was real. In the dream I was in the lobby of a large church sitting at one of the coffee tables. The room was crowded. The pastor of this large and influential ministry walked through the...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 6, 2013 | Church, Future, Holy Spirit, Hope, Revelation, Revival, Spiritual Warfare, Transition
Every 11 years something significant takes place on the Sun – the polar regions reverse. North becomes south and south becomes north. This event takes place at the peak of each solar cycle as the sun’s inner magnetic dynamo re-organizes itself. The...
