I am so thrilled at how my local church (North Point Community Church) is changing lives in so many ways...I have to say I'm a bit partial to the Hope Ministry since my wife is going through their training to serve others by God's grace! The Hope Mentor ministry is an exchanged life, grace filled ministry helping individuals understand the "truth that will set them free"...I'm glad I can provide

I was reading over Romans 14 and was reminded about the "bottom line" of our Christian walk. It's found in verse 17.“For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.”(Rom 14:17 NLT)For some the message you need to hear around this verse is, don't major on the minor issues of what you or others eat or drink (or

I was reading through Romans from the NLT and came across Romans 13:14. Now, in the NAS translation it reads, "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts" (that's basically the way I've always read that passage). After reading the NLT translation, I wanted to dive in again to this verse. The NLT2004 reads, "Instead, clothe yourself with the

Consider Psalms 69:33 “For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise His who are prisoners.” I love this verse, in fact, I choose it as a memory verse for a study in our small group. Often we wonder if it’s ok to be “needy” or express our needs. We sometimes think or believe that we must act “perfectly” or “never let them see you sweat” but I’m hear to tell you, God hears the needy. In fact,

Read Galatians 5:16-25; it is a familiar passage that can be summarized with “walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” [5:16]. It can be confusing when 5:17 says “the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit” yet in 5:24 “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires”. What’s the deal? I accepted Christ as my Savior, I “

My wife and I are thrilled that school is back in session!! For the first time, our three kids will be at the same school (we know it won’t last long). We’re praying that God will protect and encourage our kids again this year as they brave the new world of fourth and third grade as well as kindergarden. The summer has been a bit laid back after our Florida vacation; the structure of the school

A staff counselor at First Baptist Atlanta is using 250 of our “In Adam / In Christ” rack cards on a mission trip to Kenya this month discipling Pastors and educators. We’re thrilled to be a small part of their training efforts. Please go to our eStore and pick up a few as a follow-up to your discipleship efforts.

I typically do not read fiction, Christian or otherwise. I have to tell you now, this book is a MUST read. You may disagree with the author’s portrayal or imagery of God (I kind of like it) but the story will break your heart, stir up emotions you’ve rarely felt and then provide a perspective on God and His grace that will change your life. Don’t read this to satisfy some theological curiosity,

I’ve known Mike and Julia Quarles for a pretty good while...we’ve had lunches, dinners, produced podcasts and more but I have never read their book cover to cover until now. You have got to read this book.Part 1 (the first seven chapters) has Mike sharing his personal struggles with alcohol addiction...a seminary student and Pastor as well as successful stock broker, his private life was no where

Steve is no stranger to the community of grace-filled believers...author of Grace Walk, Grace Rules and others, Steve is well respected and recognized for his many teachings around the subject of God’s amazing grace. “Grace Amazing”, formerly released as “Grace Land”, touches some very sensitive topics among believers confronting the issues of “Religion”, questioning the idea that God will not