by Garris Elkins | Dec 7, 2021 | Prophetic
We all own a herd of sacred cows. A sacred cow is an idea or custom we hold dear that has run its course. Upon a closer, and at times painful examination, we realize the continued existence of our sacred cow has become unreasonable. One indicator of our...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 28, 2021 | Prophetic
It was an unusual image that came to me while taking communion. I saw a large bird perched on a limb within a tree. The bird compressed its legs in preparation to launch at the same time unfurling its wings to catch the first lift of air. At the moment when it...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 24, 2021 | Prophetic
There are times when we are asked by the Lord to move beyond what we are known for to engage a completely new life-assignment. It is easy to settle into a known reputation or long-held position thinking it is a forever assignment and fail to miss an opportunity for...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 18, 2021 | Prophetic
As the world around us continues to decay while it seeks solutions for life apart from the heart and will of God, do not be overcome by doubt and dread as you see this taking place. If you belong to the Lord, you will be like a tree planted by a stream in the garden...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 3, 2021 | Prophetic
When Jan and I lived on the Oregon coast, we became familiar with the tidal changes that occurred each day between high and low tides. One of my favorite hikes was around the rocky headlands between our home and the bayfront of Newport, Oregon. The hike required a low...
