by Garris Elkins | Jul 13, 2015 | Peace, Prophecy, Trust
There will be times when the intensity of certain social issues or the condition of culture will create unrestrained and passionate responses from people – even those who claim to speak for God. In these intense seasons of social dialogue people will...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 5, 2015 | Faith, Miracles, Trust
Your way forward resembles a stormy path filled with wind, rain and uncertainty. The promise you are holding is like a single candle flickering in a protected place. You have hesitated to leave the comfort of this protected enclosure because you think the...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 3, 2015 | Courage, Culture, Destiny, Fear, Freedom, Future, Kingdom, Power, Promise, Provision, Redemption, Trust
Conspiracy theories surface from time-to-time in our culture. These conspiracy theories need enemies in order create their narrative. They require the seeds of fear and doubt to be planted in the garden of our mind. A conspiracy theory has the power to convince...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 28, 2015 | Apostle, Church, Culture, Family, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Honor, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Teaching, Trust, Wisdom
About thirty years ago, I was a young pastor sitting in a long and spirited business meeting during our yearly denominational convention. A topic on the agenda was getting some heated response from the floor of the convention body. My pastor, Roy Hicks,...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 14, 2015 | Holy Spirit, Honor, Leadership, Trust
As a young pastor, I once heard an older pastor say, “If something is public, deal with it publicly. If it is private, deal with it privately.” That seasoned and wise leader was helping younger pastors learn how to deal with disruptions that can take...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 4, 2015 | Apostle, Discipleship, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Trust
There will be seasons in your life when the greatest evidence you are a leader is discovered when you turn around and realize no one is following, yet you keep moving forward toward a promise. These are seasons where some of your greatest tests will come because...
