by Garris Elkins | Feb 6, 2022 | Prophetic
One of the greatest messages on social protest I ever heard was from my pastor, Roy Hicks Jr. It took place one Sunday morning 40+ years ago at Faith Center in Eugene, Oregon where Roy was the pastor. Just before Roy began his sermon, he made a comment regarding a...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 30, 2022 | Prophetic
Compromise is rampant in our world. It takes place in backroom deals that are crafted out of sight of those who will be negatively affected by the product or agreement of the compromise. We see the fruit of compromise taking place between politicians and large...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 9, 2022 | Prophetic
I was invited to a series of meetings with a film producer and screenwriter who create faith-based movies. They wanted another set of eyes on their project. In our conversation about the movie script, I asked a question. “Why do some actors in faith-based movies have...
by Garris Elkins | Jan 3, 2022 | Prophetic
Just because someone holds a position of authority, it does not mean they are to be obeyed with unquestioned lockstep obedience to their demands. While we are to honor those in authority in our lives, there are times the greater expression of honor is disobedience to...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 27, 2021 | Prophetic
150 years ago, merchant shipping went through a transition from sail to steam power. In the 1880s, the Brooklyn Bridge was constructed. When completed, the span of the bridge across the East River was too low to allow for the passage of tall-masted sailing vessels. At...
