by Garris Elkins | Nov 30, 2019 | Church planting, Culture, Deliverance, Discernment
Just a few miles off the California coast near Santa Cruz, a cluster of unknown fault lines was recently discovered on the ocean floor. These seams in the tectonic plate of the planet look like wrinkles on the Earth’s crust. What makes this unusual is this area is one...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 29, 2019 | Creativity, Culture, Faith, Freedom, Future, Grace, Identity, Love, Revelation, Teaching, Wisdom, Women
I recently saw a creative artistic expression posted by a friend of mine on his Facebook wall. I did not know that particular form of creativity was part of his life. As soon as I saw what he created, I imagined a book he could write. My friend is well-educated and...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 28, 2019 | Courage, Death, Deliverance, Discernment, Discipline, Truth
Not all detours will get you safely around the unexpected delays when life gets congested. Some detours will lead you down perilous paths. There are times when seeking constant forward progress is not the best choice. Waiting for the way to open while cultivating...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 27, 2019 | Change, Death, Discernment, Discipleship, Dreams, Family, Fathers, Future, Healing, Honor, Hope, Integrity, Love
During a recent hike, I came upon an older man who was also hiking. I saw him ahead of me, moving slowly along our shared path. He looked to be in his late 80’s and possibly his early 90s. He was dressed in leather hiking shoes, a red-checked Pendleton coat, and a...
by Garris Elkins | Nov 26, 2019 | Family, Healing, Honor, Hope, Love, Mercy
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach, unlikely arrivals may appear at your holiday gathering. Extended family members, prodigals, and those from distant places will suddenly appear without warning. God is bringing friends and families together to experience...
