by Garris Elkins | Mar 14, 2012 | Faith, Future, Hope, Restoration, Transition
When we moved to Newport, Oregon in the 1980’s we were impressed with the beauty of the Oregon coastline. For 363 miles this coastline exposes a raw beauty that resembles Big Sur without the crowds. Thanks to the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill the entire length of...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 8, 2012 | Church, Culture, Leadership, Transition, Vision.
I remember the first time I heard a concept that I knew was a leadership principle. At the time I was in my 20’s and studying for the ministry. A wise leader said the Church is like a pendulum – it is constantly swinging back and forth to find a place of balance. As...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 19, 2012 | Church, Leadership, Prayer, Repentance, Transition
Recently, I read a blog article written by a very respected young leader. He is well read and well educated. He does things with excellence. He has become noticed for all of these attributes and rightfully so. Because we are all in a hurry from time to...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 15, 2011 | Church, Faith, Hope, Identity, Prophetic, Transition, Vision.
When God created us in His image He did not create us to look like Him physically. The Genesis account was the creation of a people crafted from the very nature and attributes of God. God’s “DNA pool” became our source of life. When the image of that original work of...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 28, 2011 | Hope, Prophetic, Revival, Transition
Recently, in a public worship service the Lord revealed an image to me for the coming year.I saw the Church represented as a single person, walking forward and carrying a large bucket in each hand. As we, the Church, approached the line that marked the passing of 2011...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 13, 2011 | Faith, Hope, Obedience, Transition, Vision.
Recently, I was reflecting on Luke 5 where Jesus calls Simon to follow Him after he and his friends had fished all night and caught nothing. As I read the text I thought of all who are now struggling with the implications of the global financial downturn and its...
