by Garris Elkins | Oct 5, 2017 | Revelation, Truth, Wisdom
There are people who have never taken the time to develop their natural intellect. The same can be true regarding our spiritual intellect. Scripture tells us that our minds must be renewed in order to comprehend the things of the Spirit and not continue to live in the...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 3, 2017 | Discipleship, Faith, Holy Spirit, Spirit, Teaching, Truth, Wisdom
Be careful what you assume to be the truth. The most logical and well-crafted lie can be hidden in what you are asked to be-LIE-ve on face value. We need both the Word and the Spirit to comprehend what is true. All truth is not written in the Scripture and yet...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 2, 2017 | Culture, Forgiveness, Identity, Kingdom of God, Mercy, Peace, Reconciliation, Restoration, Teaching, Truth
Today, I have been numb. I have been numb since I first awakened from a fitful night of sleep at 3:30 a.m. to hear the news coming out of Las Vegas. This is the kind of numbness that does not come from insensitivity to the pain and suffering of others. It is a numbing...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 23, 2017 | Truth, Wisdom, Word
When our assumptions are challenged it is not always a heresy, a deception or a false doctrine that brings the challenge. It can actually be a revelation from God. It’s important to know the difference.
by Garris Elkins | Sep 21, 2017 | Apostle, Discipline, Holy Spirit, Kingdom of God, Obedience, Pride, Reconciliation, Restoration, Truth, Wisdom
I was invited to meet with a group of leaders who were engaging in a challenging conversation regarding a tough decision they had to make. The complexity and possible ramifications of their decision created a tense environment. It became increasingly difficult to find...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 21, 2017 | Faith, Trust, Truth, Wisdom
Each day opportunities walk by our lives. Opportunities for love walk by intently glancing our way hoping they will be seen. Breakthrough walks by trying to gain our attention in an attempt to draw us away from our lesser pursuits inspired by fear. A fresh start...