Welcome to the site. We are glad you are here. The book came out with Baker in September of 2009. There are many books—too many, probably—that show you, say, seven steps to a closer relationship with God, or ways to a better life, or simple steps to freedom, or ideas to evangelize the world around you.  Some steps are... Continue Reading

A few weeks back I did a video and a post about www.freethemm.com. This morning about 7:30, we received a text message with three words, "they are free".We are so grateful for your help, your prayers, your support for this site and for our efforts to secure Maryam and Marzieh's release.Your voice, your donations, and your prayers have made a huge... Continue Reading

Saw this today online- As a skeptic of religion in general, my friend encouraged me to take a gander at his pre-release copy. With angst, I read the first chapter and was moved by the gut level honesty that the authors wrote with. I have never heard christians own their mistakes, as the authors did, by openly discussing the mis-management of... Continue Reading

We had a great team of people show up for Atlanta Gay Pride Event. We are going to post stories and recaps here...Stay tune: Standing in our vendor booth at the Atlanta Gay Pride Festival caused a commotion of compassion.  Rarely, was there a minute that went by that we were not able to give a white bracelet to the attenders that simply... Continue Reading

We conclude the Jesus Loves You tour at the 39th annual Gay Pride Festival in Atlanta this weekend. We have a ton of volunteers coming out from Perimeter Church and Grace Church and are excited to be at this event. Follow us on twitter for updates: @craigxxxchurch -Craig @bechange - Jason @stephenkrose - Stephen -About the Festival The... Continue Reading

We have extended the AMAZON DEAL for THIS WEEK ONLY! This was a crazy responce and we made it to #98 on amazon. Thanks to everyone for the support. Just for that we will keep it going this week ONLY. Spread the word and tell a friend or two.  As most of you are aware the new book Jesus Loves You…This I Know was released at the... Continue Reading

Hello Friends! As most of you are aware the new book Jesus Loves You…This I Know was released at the end  of September. We have been blown away by the response so far, and we’re really excited about what the future holds for this project. That’s why we have some exciting news! My friend and co author Jason Harper... Continue Reading

Today was an incredible day. It was the 4th stop on the Jesus Loves You tour. We were in Detroit for the Free House Sunday giveaway that corresponds with the "Jesus Loves The Disconnected" chapter in the book. We have been working with Citadel of Faith Covenant Church since May to pull off this great day. Because of the crazy economy and... Continue Reading

We head to Detroit this weekend. We will be at our good friend Harvey Carey's church, Citadal of Faith for the 4th stop of the Jesus Loves You tour. Here is a little something from the news today.  More is at  DETROIT (WXYZ) - A Detroit family will get a free home thanks to a ministry group that tries to reach the people that... Continue Reading

Jason and Craig will be at USC with Ron Jeremy on Wednesday. Watch live on Facebook. We are very pleased to invite you to the ClickCast Live event for the USC Porn Debate - Ron Jeremy vs. Craig Gross this Wednesday, Oct 7th at 7pm PT / 10pm ET. You'll have a chance to talk to Craig and Ron "real time" about everything from their favorite pizza... Continue Reading

I’ve got lots of heroes.  Mine are not normal.  They are not rock stars and they are not professional athletes.  Heroes to me are people who take ordinary moments and find a way to make them extraordinary.  They take moments and allow miracles to be made.  Heroes. Wednesday was made up of chain reaction of... Continue Reading

Tomorrow is when the Jesus Loves You Book Tour hits Las Vegas.  Since moving here, we have discovered that Las Vegas could be described in one word, “MORE.”  Everything is more; more money, more casinos, more food, more sex, more greed…and from our vantage point in need of more love.   Woven in the fabric of... Continue Reading

Sometimes the process towards a greater discover in God doesn’t make sense.  The confusion comes with my expectation of pace of a person’s pursuit of God, rather than my patience in their exploration of God.When living our life with others on the journey, we deafen the message by expressing a cryptic or hidden agenda.  Many... Continue Reading

What better way to bring love to the masses than to provide a free buffet lunch at a Casino here in Vegas.  Wednesday marks that day that Jason and I have been looking forward since it began as a thought.  What would happen if we gave away 400 buffet lunches in Vegas.  We don't think it has ever been done and it allows us the... Continue Reading

The worst part of this journey is the occasional conversation that I have with those that call themselves a skeptic.  That is not what I would call them; they have doubts.  I get it.  On a recent flight I was drawn into a conversation with the people on the left and right of me.  I was in the middle.  Right after take off,... Continue Reading

Sometimes it is a matter of perspective.  I wish I could say that I never have any doubts, but that would not be true.  Sometimes my doubt is in my direction, or circumstance, or even a doubt in whether or not someone will deliver what they promise.  For me, it is never a doubt in the existence of God or His love for me. ... Continue Reading

The last post talked about the consistent love of Jesus to affectively put ‘broken’ back together.  We have all been there…broken.  Sometimes the pain comes from within the church.  Yes, good people can go bad.  Intentionally or unintentionally people are betrayed.  Pain.  It’s... Continue Reading

One of the chapters in the Jesus Loves You book is called, Jesus Loves The Forgotten. A few weeks ago I heard about two women that have been forgotten and wanted to do something. So, a few friends and I put together a small website to help tell their story. Please remember the forgotten.  The website is http://www.freethemm.com. Please check... Continue Reading

The last post talked about the consistent love of Jesus to affectively put ‘broken’ back together.  We have all been there…broken.  Sometimes the pain comes from within the church.  Yes, good people can go bad.  Intentionally or unintentionally people are betrayed.  Pain.  It’s... Continue Reading

Over on the Westboro site, they wrote a blog about their trip to American Idol. Here it is:   We Will Work ‘Til Jesus Comes   What a glorious door the LORD opened for us on Sunday, August 30, 2009, by allowing a small group of His servants to travel to the Sprint Center in Kansas City Missouri.  We traveled up there... Continue Reading

When we were at Westboro in Topeka last Sunday, we gave them a few copies of the book. Margie said she would gladly review it. The review is posted below the video that we put together from last week: Critique of Jesus Loves You this I know by craig gross and jason harperBy Westboro Baptist Church This “book” is a collection of... Continue Reading

It’s alarming when you really grasp the numbers.  Recently I stumbled across a statistic that explained the fact that many people no longer find value in being involved with a church or faith-based community.  What used to be common for Christians was involvement in a weekend service.  Today that assumption can’t be... Continue Reading

Just a quick update on things going on in Vegas this month. We are doing a series around Jesus Loves You this I know at a local church here in Vegas. The church is called Epic Church. I will be teaching this coming Sunday the 6th. Jason Harper will be speaking on September 27th and their pastor Jason Hirsch will be doing the other two Sunday... Continue Reading

The words of affirmation keep coming in from those who are close to God and those far from Him.  Here is one I wanted to pass on.(Response to the book: Jesus Loves You This I Know: Craig Gross and Jason Harper)From Hayley Pharr. "If you were born in the South.  You know this song. The melody. At least some of the lyrics, you can slowly... Continue Reading

Speaking to many about the book, the most asked question has been, “Who needs this book?”  Our response remains constant; everyone.  For those who know God, the message of Jesus Loves You This I Know is a heart-felt Chicken Soup for the Spiritual Soul type of book.  The book offers warm stories and exhilarating snapshots... Continue Reading

Yesterday, I landed in Vegas on my way home from Topeka.  Waiting for my plane, I listened to the cling and ching of the slots; sirens, rings, buzzers, and frustrations of people losing their money.  Less than a mile away an endless strip of hotels offer more food, fun, more, more, more!  Vegas is about all thing excess. Some say... Continue Reading

As we wrapped in Topeka, we had gotten word that the Westboro Family were going to be picketing Adam Lambert at the American Idol Summer Concert in Kansas City.  The team and I decided to show up with our own signs that our friend Laura in SF had made and sent ahead of us.  We figured we would use them at the Westboro service, but that... Continue Reading

  Today, Craig and I and two of our friends rolled in to Topeka to start the Jesus Loves You Book Tour.  With Westboro Baptist, the bastion of hate, as our first stop, the unknown swirled in our car.  For both Craig and I, awkward environments are not new to us.  In fact, we like them.  But something was different. ... Continue Reading

Welcome all of you who came from the #1 trending topic #Godhateshate. Jason and I wrote a book about Jesus and the love he has for everyone. It is called "Jesus Loves You this I Know". We are not fans of the people from www.godhatesfags.com but went to their place today in Topeka to show them love. We then followed them to the American idol show... Continue Reading

America has 4% of the world’s population but accounts for 40% of the people who are incarcerated.  Prison reform needs to be a part of every state and federal level of review.  Correctional Officers are underpaid.  Prisons are over crowded.  Something is not working.  Something needs to change.  Reform... Continue Reading