by Garris Elkins | Jul 6, 2026 | Prophetic
I am writing about people who were betrayed by their political and religious leaders. Internal dissension, civil war, and deterioration had opened a door to self-destruction. To devour one’s brother or sister is to devour oneself. There had been two hundred years of...
by Garris Elkins | May 26, 2026 | Prophetic
When I look back over my youthful, immature, unwise choices, my old nature dominated my thinking and controlled my mind. I chose my own path, led by my plans, based on my desires. God addressed my foolish choices, just as He did Israel. He told the prophet: “I gave...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 22, 2026 | Prophetic
When we act as agents of redemption, we open the door for the Lord to do amazing things for all concerned. The book of Ruth is a beautiful story of redemption that emerged from tragic events. Both she and her mother-in-law, Naomi, were stricken with the grief of...
by Garris Elkins | Feb 26, 2026 | Prophetic
From time to time, we can slip into a subtle kind of pride. That pride makes us think we are better than those whom we condemn. We become stubborn and unchanging when our pride takes hold of our thinking. It’s a slippery slope that must be checked because on...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 22, 2025 | Prophetic
There are two words that indicate the depth and specificity of Jesus’ love in a simple yet profound way. Those words were “including Peter.” Those words were spoken by the angel who waited in the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the dead. Those words were spoken to...
