by Garris Elkins | Apr 30, 2022 | Prophetic
A couple of years ago, I wrote something that angered a pastor. He wrote me privately and voiced his concern. He said since I was no longer a pastor, I should back off writing things that might encourage people in his church to consider a perspective that differed...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 28, 2022 | Prophetic
God measures truth by a different standard than the world. The world measures truth by economic, academic, and social standards none of which are evil by themselves. Those interpretive standards can become evil if they are used to dismantle truth and offer the Church...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 25, 2022 | Prophetic
Most of the people in the Church are busy trying to live a good life. They go to work, try to raise good kids, save for retirement, and live an honorable life. The uncomfortable truth is that all the things I just mentioned can be accomplished without the presence of...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 18, 2022 | Prophetic
Frustration is moving across the landscape of the Church. It is an emotion we feel when we become annoyed or upset with something we are unable to change. The frustration I am talking about is the perceived dysfunction of the Church and with people who claim to...
by Garris Elkins | Apr 12, 2022 | Prophetic
An emerging reality is sadly becoming the norm. Many Christians no longer read the Old Testament. They have been groomed to believe it no longer applies to our time and reflects an angry and vengeful deity. While there are cultural issues we need to understand and a...
