by Garris Elkins | Jan 22, 2026 | Prophetic
When we forget who we are and where we live, that forgetfulness can lead us into experiences and places we would never have gone had we understood our history. When people fail to understand their history and do not live up to their calling, certain things can happen...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 24, 2025 | Prophetic
Some of you do not have a prominent place in God’s Kingdom by human standards or measurement. You did not stand behind a pulpit or get asked to speak somewhere. You never wrote a book, published a blog, or sat for an interview to tap your wisdom. Instead, you have...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 14, 2025 | Prophetic
My wife, Jan, inherited the DNA of her father. He was a missionary who built churches and seminaries in Central America. Jan is a very feminine woman – a woman who caught my eye and captured my heart over 50 years ago. There are some Christmases when Jan would prefer...
by Garris Elkins | Oct 12, 2025 | Prophetic
It’s interesting how far our personal history extends into the past, and how far into the future it will be revealed. Yesterday, Jan and I were driving on I-5 in Oregon when we stopped at a rest stop north of Woodburn, Oregon. When I got out of our truck, I parked in...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 2, 2024 | Prophetic
As I walked through the historic pioneer cemetery in our town, I noticed a small placard resting at the base of a large tree. The placard was only a few inches in size. I walked over to the tree and read the notes on the placard. It was about a man named Samuel B....
