December 16, 2022 by freedfrom

What About the Secular Approach?

This is a query from a friend of mine who is an exchanged life counselor who asked me what I thought about a secular authority’s take on addiction.

I’ve been wondering why you found it terribly interesting. I certainly didn’t. But maybe it is because I’ve read so much along that line in years past. I’ve read books on the history of AA and the 12 Steps, a biography on Bill Wilson (co-founder of AA), who became heavily involved in New Age, why AA Doesn’t work, why it does, why alcoholism is a disease and why it isn’t, etc. But you asked me to read it and I waded through it, or rather slogged through it. There has been a lot written about how to cope, abstain, cut down, etc., but from the beginning I had no interest in any of that. It seemed very clear to me throughout the article that the secular has no clue what the problem or the answer is for addiction. I realized even while I struggled that Scripture said that because of the finished work of Christ, freedom was our birthright. Galatians 5:1, John 8:32, 36, and Romans 6 clearly say that. There is a ton of good advice out there as this guy is giving out, but all it can do is help you cope; it cannot set anyone free from their addiction.

Why is this good advice relatively meaningless? Because there is no life in it. It depends on the person and what they should do and if it depends on us, it will result in failure and we usually end up worse than at the outset. As Christians we should understand that freedom is only available through the finished work of Christ. We need LIFE, and that is only available in and through Christ. But every person who has received Christ has that LIFE! That is primarily what Jesus came to give us. “I have come that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10b). And if we have Christ, we have it all. If Christ is your Life and He is living in you, what else could you possibly need? When we know that the author of life lives in us and is our life, as he said in John 14:6 “I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE”, that is when we begin to live free. An enormous part of freedom from addiction is understanding grace and knowing that there is nothing to do but believe and receive all that He has for you. Sin will have no dominion over you since you are not under law, but under grace (Romans. 6:14).

-Mike

From Freedom From Addiction FAQs by Mike Quarles, available on Amazon.com here.

January 24, 2021 by freedfrom

Freedom from Addictive Behaviors Webinar – Feb. 2nd

The next Freedom from Addictive Behaviors Webinar begins Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:00PM EST. It is based on the truth that God’s Answer for addiction is freedom in Christ. Mike Quarles and Vernon Terrell teach the webinar. It is free.

Book and webinar

Mike is the Director of Grace Walk Recovery Ministry and has co-authored five books on freedom from addiction. Vernon has worked in the corporate world and ministered through FreeNHim Ministries for over 30 years. God has already provided freedom for every believer through the finished work of Christ. “It is for freedom that Christ set you free” (Gal. 5:1). Scripture is clear that every Christian has died to sin and been freed from (Rom. 6:6–7). The “answer” is not working steps, programs, or observing spiritual disciplines but faith in what God has already done. The key to freedom is to know your identity in Christ and that He is your life, but this has been largely hidden from Christians. Mike had been a Christian for 18 years, graduated from seminary and served in the pastorate, but was hopelessly addicted to alcohol. This webinar is dedicated to the belief that God’s answer for addiction is freedom and when a person understands who they are in Christ, they will know “that when the Son sets you free, you are free indeed” (John 8:36).

The six sessions are:
1) The Strange Odyssey of a Legalistic Preacher who became a Drunk, Discovered Grace and Was Set Free – Mike Quarles testimony of how he found freedom from addiction
2)The Problem of Addiction – A biblical understanding of the root problem of addiction and how it develops 3) The Price of Freedom – The requirement for experiencing freedom and why so few are experiencing it
4) God’s Answer for Addictive Behavior – Understanding God’s clear, complete and definitive answer for addiction
5) Strongholds of Addiction – The lies we believe that keep us in bondage of addiction
6) The Most Liberating Thing You Will Ever Do – Forgiveness, an act of spiritual warfare

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the weekly webinar. We look forward to having you join us! Webinar: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:00PM EDT

Grace to you,

Mike Quarles
Grace Walk Recovery Ministry
4590 Mountain Creek Dr
Roswell GA 30075
Phone – (404) 275-5122
http://www.freedfromaddiction.org

Vernon Terrell
FreeNHim Ministries
web: https://FreeNHim.org
phone: 678.608.4462
Skype: vterrell Twitter: @vterrell Facebook: FreeNHim

December 18, 2020 by freedfrom

Christmas 2020

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. We hear the gospel proclaimed everywhere as carols are sung. “Hark the herald angels sing, God and sinners reconciled.” Most people seem to be more caring for others. It doesn’t last but with the pandemic raging we appreciate the love that Christmas brings if it is only for a season.

Vernon Terrell and I have done 5 webinars this year and are finishing up the last one. We have done two of the Freedom from Addictive Behaviors Basic (six sessions) and three of them based on the book, Helping Others Overcome Addictions (8 sessions) that I wrote with Steve McVey. The last one was done in Zambia to a group of pastors, counselors and workers.

I have published my sixth book. For the last 25 ears I have been saving all the questions that were sent to me and my answers to them. I have put them in a book and the result is Freedom from Addictive Behaviors FAQ’s. It is listed on Amazon for $9.99, but if you will send $7.00 to my PayPal account at freedfrom@bellsouth.net I will send you one.

If you could help with a one time year end gift it would be greatly appreciated. You can do it through PayPal or make the check to Grace Walk and send it to them at P. O. Box 817, St Petersburg FL 33731 or send it to me at the address below.

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Risen with healing in His wings.

Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.

Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!” (Chas. Wesley)

God’s Great, Grand, Glorious Grace to you,

Mike and Julia Quarles

Grace Walk Recovery Ministry
4590 Mountain Creek Drive, Roswell GA 30075
Mike’s Cell -404-275- 5122
freedfrom@bellsouth.net
http://www.freedfromaddiction.org

October 27, 2020 by freedfrom

Helping Others Overcome Addictions – Webinar

Helping Others Overcome Addictions – Fall 2020 Beginning Tuesday, November 10 @ 8:00PM EST

Helping Others Overcome Addictions Webinar begins Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM EST for 8 weeks. It is based on the book, Helping Others Overcome Addictions by Mike Quarles and Steve McVey; Mike Quarles & Vernon Terrell will teach it. Mike struggled with addiction for 8 years after he graduated from seminary and served in the pastorate. Vernon has worked in the corporate world for 30 years and ministered for over 35 years. This webinar shows why so few find freedom, the root problem of addiction, God’s Answer, how to experience freedom and how to help others find freedom. There is no charge for the webinar, but to get the full benefit you will need to read Helping Others Overcome Addictions (the book is available in Christian bookstores, Amazon.com, cbd.com and directly from Mike at freedfrom@bellsouth.net). The 8 sessions are:

1. The Lie the Church Believes About Addiction…And how it keeps many from finding freedom

2. It’s Worse Than a Disease…It’s bondage, but God has an answer and it is freedom in Christ

3. The Prerequisite to Freedom from Addiction…What Has to take place before a person can get free

4. The Birthright of a Child of God…God has provided all we need to be free in Christ

5. If I’m So Good, Why Do I Act So Bad…Why we struggle, fail and fall and why we don’t have to

6. The Most Liberating Thing You Will Ever Do…Forgiving from the heart, an act of spiritual warfare

7. It’s Not Up to Us…We can’t free or sanctify ourselves, but God has already done it

8. What to Do To Help Others And What to Stop Doing…Speak the truth in love & exercise tough love

You will be notified how to sign in the day before the webinar and the day of it. When you are signed in you will then be able to view the PowerPoint slides, listen to the teaching & ask questions. If you know someone who is longing to help others (and themselves) experience freedom from addiction, why not invite them to join! Just send them the registration link (you might just change a life).

You can register NOW at https://my.demio.com/ref/DTIKl0It58JDIUaO

Grace to you,
Mike Quarles
Grace Walk Recovery Ministry
4590 Mountain Creek Dr.
Roswell GA 30075
Phone – (404) 275-5122
http://www.freedfromaddiction.org
freedfrom@bellsouth.net

Vernon Terrell
FreeNHim Ministries
http://www.FreeNHim.org
phone: 678.608.4462
Skype: vterrell
Twitter: @vterrell
Facebook: FreeNHim

September 7, 2020 by freedfrom

Freedom from Addictive Behaviors Webinar – begins Sept. 15th

The next Freedom from Addictive Behaviors Webinar begins Tuesday, Sept. 15,2020 at 8:00PM EDT. It is based on the truth that God’s Answer for addiction is freedom in Christ. Mike Quarles and Vernon Terrell teach the webinar.

Book and webinar

The six sessions are:
1) The Strange Odyssey of a Legalistic Preacher who became a Drunk, Discovered Grace and Was Set Free – Mike Quarles testimony of how he found freedom from addiction
2)The Problem of Addiction – A biblical understanding of the root problem of addiction and how it develops
3) The Price of Freedom – The requirement for experiencing freedom and why so few are experiencing it
4) God’s Answer for Addictive Behavior – Understanding God’s clear, complete and definitive answer for addiction
4) Strongholds of Addiction – The lies we believe that keep us in bondage of addiction
6) The Most Liberating Thing You Will Ever Do – Forgiveness, an act of spiritual warfare

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the weekly webinar. We look forward to having you join us!

Webinar: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:00PM EDT

Grace to you,
Mike Quarles
Grace Walk Recovery Ministry
4590 Mountain Creek Dr Roswell GA 30075
Phone – (404) 275-5122
http://www.freedfromaddiction.org

Vernon Terrell
FreeNHim Ministries
web: https://FreeNHim.org
phone: 678.608.4462
Skype: vterrell
Twitter: @vterrell
Facebook: FreeNHim

March 27, 2020 by freedfrom

Free Webinar Series: April 7- May 26

Helping Others Overcome Addictions
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2020 @ 8:00PM (Eastern)

Helping Others Overcome Addictions Webinar begins Tuesday, April 7 at 8:00 PM EST for 8 weeks. It is based on the book, Helping Others Overcome Addictions by Mike Quarles and Steve McVey; Mike Quarles & Vernon Terrell will teach it. Mike struggled with addiction for 8 years after he graduated from seminary and served in the pastorate. Vernon has worked in the corporate world for 30 years and ministered for over 35 years. This webinar shows why so few find freedom, the root problem of addiction, God’s Answer, how to experience freedom and how to help others find freedom. There is no charge for the webinar, but to get the full benefit you will need to read Helping Others Overcome Addictions (the book is available in Christian bookstores, Amazon.com, cbd.com and directly from Mike at freedfrom@bellsouth.net). The 8 sessions are: