by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2025 | Prophetic
The title of this post is from an old children’s hymn. Its title is appealing to some who have reduced Jesus to a warm and fuzzy cuddle doll, not the full spectrum of His life. They do not allow their theology of Jesus to hint at a demonstration of His power and...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 31, 2024 | Prophetic
Yesterday, Jan wrote the following to friends and leaders of ministries within our various spheres of relationship. As I read Jan’s words, I felt this word had a larger audience in mind, so I am sharing it across my social media platforms. I t’s time to examine...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 29, 2024 | Prophetic
I’ve noticed something in all the years I’ve been part of social media. The loudest critics of what I share are typically those who only respond negatively to what others communicate. They don’t create original content. They are the critics of those who do. None of us...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 19, 2024 | Prophetic
Yesterday, we had a stove cleaner come to clean our woodstove. It is a yearly event required to prepare the stove for the burning season. To neglect cleaning our stove will affect both its efficiency and our safety. As I looked at the stove after the cleaner left, it...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 28, 2024 | Prophetic
When I went off to college, I was like a fish out of water. I was in a distant state on my own for the first time. I felt vulnerable. My dorm room was set aside for athletes. It wasn’t a fraternity but it functioned like one. In the first days after arriving on...
