by Garris Elkins | Dec 27, 2017 | Rest, Trust
A full life is not one where each moment is always occupied with something to do or experience. Fullness is the result of a rest produced by a willingness to choose peace over strife, hope over despair. Rest is the evidence of a life of fullness.
by Garris Elkins | Dec 25, 2017 | Father, Favor, Joy, Relationships, Restoration, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Worship
When I was a little boy, I would awaken each Christmas morning and for just a moment, not realize it was Christmas. In that pause, I thought it was just another day until my young mind kicked into gear. When the realization – THIS IS CHRISTMAS MORNING! –...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 23, 2017 | Faith, Gifts, Kingdom of God, Miracles, Obedience, Power, Promotion, Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Trust, Vision.
The oil crisis of the early 1970’s and the resulting gas shortage was not a fun time in the United States. Long lines at gas stations appeared, and rationing had become part of our daily life. The speed limit on the freeways was reduced to 55 mph to...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 20, 2017 | Courage, Death, Deliverance, Faith, Future, Hope, Marriage, Relationships, Restoration, Resurrection, Revelation, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
It has been almost 40 years since I wore a police uniform. The 9 years I worked as a cop brought me in contact with the most heart-wrenching of situations. One night, I got a call to conduct a welfare check. A landlord became concerned at the non-stop crying of a...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 17, 2017 | Courage, Discipline, Forgivness, Freedom, Humility, Mercy, Miracles, Obedience, Power, Pride, Promotion, Trust, Truth
A few weeks ago someone on Facebook posted something that was insightful, yet troubling because it was painfully true. I impulsively went to hit the “like” button but remembered this person rubbed me the wrong way. I didn’t like the content of his life or...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 16, 2017 | Courage, Death, Deliverance, Discipline, Family, Father, Fathers, God, Justice, Marriage, Mercy, Obedience, Peace, Power, Spiritual Warfare, Trust
When I was a street cop, I wore a bulletproof vest, also known as body armor. My vest was made by a company called Second Chance. It had two panels. One panel covered my chest and the other panel covered my back. I never hit the streets in uniform without wearing my...
