by Garris Elkins | Oct 6, 2026 | Prophetic
True rest does not come while we demand that an outcome match our expectations. We take authority over the chaos created by our murmuring of unbelief. We take hold of gratitude and receive God’s peace, tranquility, and well-being. That is where a heart of rest is...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 14, 2026 | Prophetic
We make daily and future plans, but a lot of those plans are dreamed up without God’s input. This form of rebellion and stubbornness is celebrated as free choice, freedom, and independence. Listen to His word spoken to Judah through Isaiah: “You make plans...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 17, 2026 | Prophetic
In my normal morning routine, I am awake before the first light of the morning appears in the sky. In those pre-dawn mornings, I can hear birds begin to sing as they anticipate the coming dawn. Recently, I’ve been listening to instrumental worship music to...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 16, 2026 | Prophetic
There is more to a verse than just its opening line. Surrounding passages of Scripture give us a broader view of what the verse is addressing. Take the first part of Psalm 46:10, for example: “Be still and know that I am God.” The surrounding context...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 27, 2025 | Prophetic
For the next 10 days, Jan and I will be taking a break from our social media accounts. For us, this is a time to prepare for what the Lord is doing and be ready to enter the fall season with fresh understanding. To all of you in social media land, take care and be...
