by Garris Elkins | Mar 29, 2024 | Prophetic
Jesus modeled for us the highest forms of obedience at the time of His suffering and crucifixion. Choosing to obey God’s word is expressed in its purest form when we know that pain and suffering will come, yet we still obey Him. As Jesus concluded His final...
by Garris Elkins | Aug 7, 2023 | Prophetic
What the Lord plans to do in us in the future requires a solid foundation on which to build His purpose for our lives. Without that strong foundation, our efforts will be in vain. For years Jan and I walked by a vacant 160-year-old historic home in our small town...
by Garris Elkins | Jul 9, 2023 | Prophetic
If we have placed our faith in Jesus, the real Jesus, not some mystical New Age representation of a lesser god among many, and our singular faith has caused hardship, even persecution, that is nothing compared to the suffering of those who are recorded in biblical...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 15, 2023 | Prophetic
There is a level of despair that cannot be expressed with words. It is a guttural utterance emanating from a person who is at the end of their rope not knowing what to do next. It’s a sound made when people experience the unexpected loss of a loved one, the...
by Garris Elkins | Sep 7, 2022 | Prophetic
A numbing to truth is taking place causing many believers to lose their grip on spiritual reality. While the offering may feel good at the moment, it has long-term consequences for the integrity of our faith. Yesterday, I had a dental procedure that required...
