Weekly writing from Hazen, Hannah, and the GateCity Buckhead team — 51 posts and counting.
In this blog, Pastor Hazen dives into Ephesians 1–3 & the climbs toward one summit: chapter 3, where the mystery bursts open (Gentiles and Jews now one family, God's dwelling place) and Paul's prayer shifts from "may you understand" to "may you be filled." Two prayers, a
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen dives into how God's family is meant to become His dwelling place—not just a household, but a temple built through worship, prayer, and vulnerability. Drawing from Ephesians and stories of revival in Jerusalem and the Hebrides, he shows how entering the Spirit together (in
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In this blog post, Hannah Stevens explores how Paul's opening words in Ephesians remind believers that their identity begins with being chosen and adopted into God's family. She explains that this secure place gives Christians an identity, a responsibility to reflect their Father's character, and an
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One drop can change an entire glass of water, just as one hidden compromise can spread through a life. But God’s grace is stronger than any toxin. Through honest confession, we expose what has been festering in the dark and invite his cleansing to reach the deepest places. What would happen if you s
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What if the thing draining you is something you’ve stopped noticing? In this blog Pastor Hazen unpacks the first step of detox: reflection. Before we remove what’s unhealthy, we have to let God reveal what’s hidden. Through the stories of Hinkley’s poisoned water and stripped-down flour, discover h
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Spiritual battles are real, but as believers we are not powerless. God has given us authority through Jesus to recognize, resist, and overcome the attacks of the enemy. Learn how to identify spiritual opposition, stand firm in the truth of God’s Word, and walk in victory through prayer, fasting, fai
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In the final message in the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen unpacks the reality that the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary believers to be bold witnesses for Jesus. Through examples from Acts, he shows that our role is to step out in faith and speak openly, while God opens hearts, creates opportunities,
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In this blog, Hazen explores the biblical power of unity and why being “of one accord” matters so deeply in our homes, families, and relationships. Through Scripture and practical encouragement, this message highlights how forgiveness, shared prayer, and pursuing God together can strengthen the bond
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What if the five-fold ministry was never about titles or status—but about serving and strengthening the Church? In this week’s blog, Hazen explores the biblical roles of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, shepherd, and teacher, showing how each gift equips believers to grow into the fullness of Chri
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What if the gifts of the Holy Spirit were never meant to be formulas to master, but a relationship to walk in? This week’s blog explores how the gifts of the Spirit operate less like tools in a toolbox and more like instruments in a symphony, all flowing together under the direction of the Holy Spir
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In this blog, Hazen explores the power of Spirit-led intercession through the stories of Hannah and Mary, revealing how prayer can shape lives, generations, and even history itself. He reflects on prayer not as routine or performance, but as a deep partnership with the Holy Spirit that allows believ
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What if the life you’re trying to build can’t come from trying harder, but from staying connected? In this week’s blog, Pastor Hazen reminds us that the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and more—isn’t something we force, but what naturally grows from daily communion with God through the Holy Sp
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In this blog, Hazen discusses the call to move from spectating to actively serving in the life of the church. He highlights how every believer has a role to play, with both spiritual and practical gifts contributing to the strength and growth of the whole body. Through simple steps of awareness, act
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In this blog, Hazen reflects on the power of the cross and the blood of Jesus, tracing the story from the Passover in Exodus to its fulfillment in Christ. Drawing from Hebrews and 1 Corinthians, he shows how Jesus’ sacrifice was final, sufficient, and still speaks today, offering forgiveness and acc
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In this blog, Hazen lays out a biblical approach to money through three simple practices: earn, save, and give. Grounded in Proverbs, Colossians, and Acts, he shows how diligence produces provision, wisdom preserves it, and generosity puts it to work for what matters eternally. When these are built
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In this blog, Hazen unpacks how to master money before it masters you by addressing the deeper question of trust, whether our hearts are surrendered to God or to wealth. Drawing from Matthew and 1 Timothy, he shows how the love of money leads us away from God while a life of submission and trust rea
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In this blog, Hazen writes on what it truly means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, as Jesus declares in Matthew. He explains that this hunger does not begin with striving for moral perfection, but with recognizing our spiritual poverty and receiving the righteousness of Christ through faith.
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In this blog, Hazen unpacks the power of hungering for the Word of God and why Scripture is essential for a strong, steady Christian life. Drawing from Psalm 119 and Jesus’ example in Matthew, he shows how the Word protects us in temptation, corrects our thinking, and directs our steps. When we let
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Hannah Stevens dives into the meaning of Lent as a sacred invitation to meet Jesus in the wilderness. She explains how this forty-day season is not about shame or self-denial, but about honesty, simplicity, and making space to recognize our deeper hunger for God. Through practices like fasting and p
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In this blog, Hannah Stevens unpacks what it really means to finish strong through faithfulness rather than visible success. Using the example of the Apostle Paul and stories of endurance, she shows how strength is formed in ordinary obedience, sustained through community, and lived out quietly. The
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Have you ever watched someone walk away from Jesus? In Matthew 19, a rich young ruler comes to Jesus eager and earnest, asking what he must do to inherit eternal life. But when Jesus invites him to sell his possessions and follow Him, the young man turns and walks away. Surrender felt too costly.
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In this blog, Jim Blanchard shares his journey of starting strong in leadership, confronting the hidden cost of success, and discovering what it truly means to stay and finish strong. Through professional achievement, personal surrender, and renewed purpose in Christ, he reveals that legacy is not m
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen reflects on Jesus’ parables of hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, revealing how the Kingdom’s true value is often unseen at first. Through Scripture and compelling historical stories, he shows that surrender to Christ is not loss but joy when we recognize what w
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores Jesus’ call to count the cost of discipleship, reminding us that faithfulness is never accidental. Through Scripture and vivid historical examples, he shows how preparation, foresight, and resolve determine whether we finish what we start. The invitation is clear:
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen brings the Messiah series to its climax by showing Jesus as both humble Savior and coming King. From the manger to the Magi to the cross and the throne, Scripture reveals a Messiah who heals, reigns, and will judge in righteousness. The reflection invites us to consider no
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen reflects on the Christmas story beyond the manger, showing how the humility of Jesus’ birth and the authority revealed by the star point to the same Savior. Through the journey of the Magi and the fear of Herod, we are invited to consider whether we will simply welcome Jes
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores the manger we often picture and the one Scripture actually describes. Rather than a peaceful postcard scene, Jesus is born into mess, poverty, and discomfort. This reflection invites us to stop sanitizing the nativity and see the humility of a God who came low on
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Your child’s end of year concert. A pile of unwrapped presents. Burning cookies. Cleaning the house for guests. “The most wonderful time of the year” suddenly the feels overwhelming. This blog offers a gentle invitation to slow down, protect your rhythms, and find peace in Advent. By tending your al
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In this teaching, Hazen Stevens unpacks God’s heart for the nations, showing how the promise to Abraham to be a blessing to all peoples and possess the gates continues through the Church today. From Scripture to personal experience on the Ethiopian border, Hazen challenges believers to step into a b
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In this blog, Angel Colon shares his journey from childhood faith, through seasons of pain, addiction, and running from God, to redemption after surviving the Pulse nightclub shooting. Through every “moment of decision,” God pursued him with relentless love, leading him to true freedom, healing, and
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen dives into what it truly means to be blessed, and how being blessed is not to be viewed as a finish line, but a starting point. Through Abraham’s story, he reveals that real blessing flows through obedience: leaving what’s secure, believing through delay, and surrendering
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores what it means to turn life’s biggest challenges into sources of strength. Drawing from Numbers 13–14, he shows how Joshua’s bold declaration, “They will be our bread,” reveals a powerful truth: the very obstacles that stand in our way can become fuel for our faith
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We’ve seen a radical shift in our culture—from the days of only sharing physical spaces and working side by side, to an increasingly remote world that connects us virtually. But how does this transformation impact the Church, the body of believers called to gather and grow together in faith? Both r
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In this blog, Pastor Hazen explores how disciples can respond to political violence through Micah 6:8: doing justice without vengeance, showing mercy even to opponents, and walking humbly with God. In a fractured age, the Church is called to be a people of healing, peace, and hope.
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Transcription: Oh, Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, we thank you so much. Thank you, God, for your presence. Thank you, Lord, that you are a big God, a great God, a mighty God, that you are the miracle worker. You are the way maker. Oh, Lord, we thank you, Lord, that you are in the blessing
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In this blog, Pastor Kirstie Bronner Foley dives into the power of generational blessing, showing how covenant faithfulness produces fruit across time. Drawing from her own story, she shares how laughter, peace, health, and values were intentionally passed down in her family, proving that true wea
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Do you want the fire of God to burn in your life for a moment, or for a lifetime? In this blog, we explore how to build the kind of foundation that sustains God’s presence for decades. Using the image of a fireplace, we see how character, discipline, and daily stewardship create a life that doesn’t
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In His final hours, Jesus prayed. Not for Himself, but for you. Journey with Pastor Hazen through John 17, in which Jesus reveals His heart: that you’d be protected, transformed by truth, united in divine love, and share His glory. The Father loves you exactly as He loves Jesus, and you are living i
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What if the key to transforming a city starts at home? In this blog post, Pastor Hazen reveals how Psalm 127 calls us to believe for God-built families, faith-filled churches, and flourishing communities, all beginning with prayer.
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In this blog, Hazen explores how a simple image of dirt and seeds reveals a powerful spiritual truth: transformation starts with faith to sow. Whether you're deeply rooted in faith or just beginning to wonder, your life carries seeds—stories, prayers, acts of love—that God can use to grow something
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In a world full of noise, how do we have spiritual conversations that actually transform? In this blog post Pastor Hazen explores three simple yet powerful keys to sowing gospel truth with clarity, love, and authenticity—reminding us that every seed we plant can lead to life-changing growth in someo
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Your words are shaping someone’s reality—whether you realize it or not. The way you speak to your spouse, kids, coworkers, or friends is forming something deep in their hearts. In The Power of Holy Conversation , Hannah Stevens explores how everyday conversations carry spiritual weight and eternal
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This past Sunday, Pastor Dennis Rouse delivered more than a message—he gave us a prophetic charge rooted in decades of discipleship. He reminded us: we’re not called to just attend church, but to become disciples who love the least, the lost, cross-culturally, and even our enemies. This is the heart
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Have you been taught to fear being "left behind" or being raptured? Well maybe we've been fearing the wrong thing. Jesus warned the end times will come like a snare—not with Hollywood drama, but with real deception and crisis. This isn’t about escaping trouble; it’s about being spiritually
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True faith moves us beyond knowing God’s Word to doing it. In this blog, we explore how obedience brings blessing—not just for us, but for others. It’s not about perfection, but positioning our hearts to respond. Step into the joy of living what you believe.
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In a chaotic world, true strength isn’t found in doing more but in being still. Psalm 16:8 reminds us to set God continually before us, anchoring ourselves in His presence for clarity, confidence, and courage. Through simple practices like morning prayers and midday pauses, we can stay grounded in G
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Scandals. Abuses. Moral failures. For many, the modern Church feels less like a sanctuary and more like a source of pain or confusion. In this season of reckoning, a deeper question emerges: What even is the Church? Is it just a crumbling institution, or is there something sacred still worth holdi
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In this blog, let’s step into the Upper Room—the night before everything changed. In this sacred moment, Jesus washed feet, shared bread and wine, and prayed blessings that still reach us today. This blog invites you to come close, to remember, and to be transformed. Bring your weary heart and hungr
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The Kingdom of God is not just a distant hope —it is here, breaking into the present. It is as real in our daily lives as it was when Jesus walked the earth, healing the sick, proclaiming good news to the poor, and announcing the reign of God. I once had a friend who would pray for the sick in groce
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There are moments in life that define us—encounters so profound they alter the course of our journey. For me, one such moment came in a small basement apartment during my college years. It was an ordinary night, yet in an instant, everything changed. I saw, in my mind’s eye, a vision of Jesus—His fa
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A Kairos moment is a God-ordained time of transformation, acceleration, and opportunity. Unlike Chronos time, which follows a linear path, Kairos moments require discernment and bold action—like the disciples who dropped everything to follow Jesus or Bartimaeus, who refused to let his moment pass.
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