by Garris Elkins | Jun 30, 2020 | Deliverance, Discernment, Revelation, Trust, Wisdom
This morning, I finally got a picture of our puppy’s morning ritual. Each morning, she sticks her head through the doggie door to see if the way is safe before she goes outside. She does this every day. Ladybug is only six months old, but she is teaching us something....
by Garris Elkins | Jun 29, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Faithfulness, Freedom, Healing, Honor, Peace, repentance. hope future, Restoration, Truth, Wisdom, Word, Worship
It’s a bit after 2:00 am. A few minutes ago, I woke up and could not go back to sleep. I had a few things on my mind I needed to deal with so, I quietly got up and went into our living room to talk with the Lord. A few minutes after rising, I started my audio bible...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 28, 2020 | Courage, Culture, Fear, Future, Healing, Hope
In the noise of the current social clamor, the voice of the Church can become diluted by politics, personal preferences, and undisciplined emotions. In this back and forth defensive environment, we can defend our preferred position to such a degree that we miss the...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 27, 2020 | Discernment, Discipleship, Discipline, Healing, Justice, Kingdom of God, Peace, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
The “Don’t” and “Why” of Life I DON’T confess my sins against my wife to clean the relational slate and just move on. I confess my sins to honor her and the Lord. I DON’T work out just to stay in physical and emotional shape. I work out so I can stay in a fight as...
by Garris Elkins | Jun 26, 2020 | Apostle, Change, Church, Fathers, Five-Fold Ministry, Kingdom of God, Leadership
What has culturally transpired over the last few months will reveal that some in positions of authority are no longer suited to lead those they serve into a new and unfolding future. This will not be a personal indictment or an attack on a leader’s character. It...
