by Garris Elkins | Apr 18, 2019 | Courage, Culture, Death, Deliverance, Discernment, Fear, Freedom, Mercy, Redemption, Supernatural, Wisdom
Last weekend, a sad and tragic incident took place in our area when someone out for an early morning walk, was stabbed by a delusional man. The suspect had been hearing voices for the last 18 months telling him to kill someone. Finally, he obeyed those voices and...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 16, 2019 | Discernment, Obedience, Pride, Revelation, Supernatural, Truth, Wisdom
Everything in life has a list of ingredients. It is wise to look past the surface advertisement and discern the content of what you are being invited to consume. If you are dating, what appears to be a potential Mr. or Mrs. right is not always right. Smiles and...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 11, 2019 | Creativity, Faith, Fear, Freedom, Future, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Hope, Kingdom of God, Revelation, Trust, Wisdom, Worship
The realities of God are so far beyond our wildest imagination that unless He reveals Himself to us we would remain unknowing. God has been revealed in the person of Jesus Christ and in the evidence of His creation. Using a collection of telescopes scattered around...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 8, 2019 | Courage, Discipleship, Discipline, Eternity, Fear, Freedom, Holy Spirit, Obedience, Reconciliation, repentance. hope future, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Wisdom, Worship
The phrase uttered by Jesus “Get behind me, Satan!” was spoken in response to a comment made by Peter in a moment of bravado. The rebuke took place when Peter tried to interfere with Jesus going to Jerusalem to encounter the Cross. Jesus had just told His disciples He...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 7, 2019 | Change, Five-Fold Ministry, Leadership, Revelation, Wisdom
Once you realize a change is needed, you are usually a bit late. But don’t worry if you think you have missed an opportunity. God knows how to accelerate things to bring your transition up to speed and in line with his plan. There are times in each transition...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 4, 2019 | Courage, Family, Fear, Freedom, Future, Gifts, Healing, Love, Marriage, Mercy, Reconciliation, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare, Truth, Wisdom, Women
You have wisely closed off an area of your life. This is a time for only you and the Lord to have access to that wounded place while it is being restored. You have needed time to heal. I was hiking to a high point overlooking the trail system above our home and...
