by Garris Elkins | Jun 8, 2025 | Prophetic
Some book introductions can provide a wealth of information about the author. In 1980, a collection of writings by A.W. Tozer was assembled and titled “The Treasury of A.W. Tozer.” In the book’s introduction, it was said of Tozer, “Tozer...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 6, 2025 | Prophetic
I explained to Jan what I was doing when I was sharpening a knife: “A dull knife is useless.” Without a sharp blade, a dull knife cannot fulfill its purpose. Hope is what keeps the blade of our faith sharp. Hopelessness dulls our spiritual knife, making us unable to...
by Garris Elkins | May 23, 2025 | Prophetic
Our acts of obedience can appear like a massive game of dominoes across a floor. One act of obedience will lead to another, taking us to places we never imagined. The same is true for our disobedience. We can think our weaknesses have derailed God’s will for our...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 30, 2025 | Prophetic
We can too easily fashion the Gospel message around only positive messages, especially here in the United States. Nothing is wrong with a positve presentation of the Gospel, but if we think a positive message is the only avenue through which the Lord can work, we will...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 6, 2025 | Prophetic
There is a vast difference between hoping for something good to happen and placing our hope in the Lord. The Lord will faithfully lead us through the negativity and doubt that will come when we focus on resolving the circumstances that are creating our fear, rather...
