by Garris Elkins | Oct 30, 2021 | Prophetic
I watched a video of an eagle swooping down and picking up a snake with its talons. I knew the image was being used by the Lord to gain my attention. The eagle was empowered not by human zeal or strength. It was energized by God’s Spirit and the prayers of His saints....
by Garris Elkins | Sep 22, 2021 | Prophetic
It’s too easy for people of faith to become consumed with the affairs of culture and the unrighteous actions of those in positions of leadership. This unhealthy over-focus has caused some not to see a greater reality that is unfolding. It becomes especially...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 4, 2021 | Prophetic
Gloating over the misfortune of another person has become a default response by some to the sorrow experienced by those who hold opposing views. Gloating is an indicator of the sad condition of the heart of the gloater, not the person who suffered an injury because of...
by Garris Elkins | May 7, 2021 | Prophetic
Perhaps in some ways, we have allowed our spiritual teeth to be pulled. As a result, we can succumb to only gumming soft and easily digested portions of a greater truth, some of which is uncomfortable to hear in a culture that demands an unhealthy inclusiveness, even...
by Garris Elkins | Dec 13, 2020 | Prophetic
Last night, I said to Jan, “I want to watch an old movie.” I suggested we watch the classic film starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” As we watched the film, it was done with an acting style and language out of date with modern...
