by Garris Elkins | Sep 15, 2026 | Prophetic
Trying to change ourselves never works. We cannot manage our sin well enough to become holy, grow more like Jesus, or please Him. Most of us have tried—and failed. Our hope rests securely in this truth: God is pure light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. We...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 3, 2026 | Prophetic
It is God’s mercy that we would be able to see the true condition of our hearts, no matter how hard. Even before we see clearly, we can invite Him to uproot any ungodly beliefs that inform our thoughts and result in ungodly actions. We can receive and actually begin...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 12, 2026 | Prophetic
When our kids were in grade school, we pastored a wonderful church on the Oregon Coast for several years. Coastal towns can be great places to live, and our family still looks back on those years with great warmth and affection. Shortly after we arrived in Newport, we...
by Garris Elkins | May 18, 2026 | Prophetic
Jeremiah gets a bad rap for being too tough on sin. He speaks with clarity about the oppressive consequences of sin, yet also about God’s mercy. Jeremiah wrote in the book of Lamentations, “Her oppressors have become her masters” (Lamentations 1:5). He described...
by Garris Elkins | Mar 27, 2026 | Prophetic
In every generation, something is revealed that seems to scorch the reputation of God’s people. Betrayals, lust, and greed are nothing new to Him, but they still surprise us. We are often unaware of our heart’s true condition. These exposures of sin remind me of what...
