by Garris Elkins | Jan 21, 2015 | Discipleship, Discipline, Honor, Humility, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Love, Redemption, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom
Years ago, when I was a police Field Training Officer (FTO), the first week having an inexperienced rookie riding with you in a squad car was an interesting experience, both for you as the FTO and for the trainee. Each night during that first week I would begin the...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 31, 2014 | Apostle, Church, Courage, Culture, Destiny, Faith, Five-Fold Ministry, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Identity, Kingdom, Leadership, Ministry, Prophetic, Restoration, Supernatural, Wisdom, Women
This morning, I read a short prophetic word written by a respected woman who carries a prophetic mantle. She spoke about a coming reformation among women. When I read her words I felt the Lord impress upon me how this reformation might take place. Over the years, I...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 27, 2014 | Change, Courage, Destiny, Forgivenss, Humility, Kingdom, Miracles, Obedience, Peace, Promise, Restoration, Sacrifice, Wisdom
There is a belief that says the last person standing wins the prize. In personal conflicts empowered by positional dominance people must be cut down through the unrighteous use of power in order to gain and maintain position. The victor in these conflicts will...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 26, 2014 | Destiny, Dreams, Faith, Fathers, Favor, Gifts, Holy Spirit, Identity, Wisdom
My grandfather, like his father before him, made violins. They called these violins fiddles. From the forest that surrounded the family home near Quitman, Texas they would cut and cure hardwoods that would someday become beautiful fiddles. As they walked through a...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 15, 2014 | Change, Destiny, Discipleship, Freedom, Kingdom, Rest, Restoration, Spirit, Trust, Vision., Wisdom
When God pulls the plug in some area of your life He does this to drain away what is present in order to make room for something new. Before you start trying to plug the drain and fix the leak it is important to understand what is taking place. The Apostle Paul told...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 14, 2014 | Apostle, Discipleship, Family, Five-fold, Gifts, Identity, Leadership, Wisdom
I have been a pastor for so many years that I am now seen as a spiritual father. This is a high calling and one that I hope to carry with honor the rest of my days. As a spiritual father, I want to make sure my sons and daughters finish well so that some day...
