by Garris Elkins | May 31, 2020 | Change, Church, Courage, Culture, Deliverance, Discernment, Discipleship, Family, Freedom, Grace, Healing
We all react with disgust when we see a video of evil brutality or images of an inner-city burning in protest. The problem comes when we fail to realize the deeper issues in play that brought these images into view. Being willing to move past our initial emotional...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Culture, Death, Deliverance
The world “collapse” came to me this morning. It’s not a very positive word, but it is part of life. One dictionary defines collapse as: “to fall or cave in; crumble suddenly.” I remember looking out from the roof of our apartment in LA during the Rodney...
by Garris Elkins | May 29, 2020 | Discernment, Justice, Pride
When someone attempts to shame you into silence, their attack only reveals the weakness of their position and the shallowness of their character. Don’t take it personally. Turn away, and don’t respond. Let God be your defender.
by Garris Elkins | May 28, 2020 | Honor, Integrity
In the last few days, I have been reading through Proverbs. Proverbs is one of those down to earth, practical sections of Scripture that helps us navigate life with wisdom. This morning I read, “If you do, you will lose your honor” (Proverbs 5:9). The context of that...
by Garris Elkins | May 27, 2020 | Church, Five-fold, Five-Fold Ministry
In this pandemic, pastors are getting input from all sides. This has caused me to want to be more sensitive to the challenges they are facing. This is not a comfortable time to be a pastor. Not all of the input they receive is kind, loving, or sensitive. Since pastors...