Living Free

Salvation is the starting point, not the finish line. True freedom requires daily surrender, accountability, and obedience to God's Word. This third book in the "Lifeline to Freedom" curriculum series addresses one of the most important questions believers face after salvation: "How do you stay free in Christ?" Written by Pastor Chuck Chavis, this book is rooted in real-life transformation and biblical truth. Before coming to faith, Chuck spent over 15 years trapped in addiction, homelessness, and a destructive lifestyle that led him in and out of jails and ultimately into prison. Homeless and broken, Chuck accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and found true freedom. While in jail, he fully surrendered his life to Christ, and that surrender became the foundation for lasting transformation. "Living Free" builds on that testimony and moves beyond the moment of salvation into the daily walk of obedience, surrender, and spiritual discipline. This book teaches that freedom in Christ is not maintained through will power or behavior modification, but through a crucified life—one that puts the flesh to death and lives by the Spirit. Throughout the book, readers are guided through clear biblical teaching on the relationship between the body, soul, and spirit, helping them learn how to identify flesh-driven behaviors, recognize spiritual triggers, and apply biblical principles that guard against relapse, habitual sin, and spiritual complacency. Each lesson is structured to encourage reflection, discussion, and practical application, making it ideal for group settings. At the same time, the book is fully accessible for individual study, allowing readers to move at their own pace while still engaging deeply with the material. Written by someone who lived the struggle, this book is an especially impactful resource for those within or coming out of incarceration, recovery programs, or seasons of deep brokenness. It is for anyone who has tasted freedom and wants to protect it; for those who are tired of cycling through victory and defeat and are ready to live fully surrendered to Christ.