When I am consumed by my problems-stressed out about my life, my family, and my job-I actually convey the belief that I think the circumstances are more important than God’s command to always rejoice.
FRANCIS CHANOur lack of intimacy is due to our refusal to unplug and shut off communication from all others so we can be alone with Him.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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The God who loans you life sees your every move, hears each word you speak, knows your every thought. You are seen by God. Noticed. Known.
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Lukewarm people call ‘radical’ what Jesus expected of all His followers.
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We are here to love. Not much else matters.
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We have got to make disciples. Fun nights and pizza nights are not going to sustain us.
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We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.
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In our world, where hundreds of things distract us from God, we have to intentionally and consistently remind ourselves of Him.
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True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God’s fidelity to His Promises.
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But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.
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God never breaks His promises.
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God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him.
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If God cared only about religious activities, then the Pharisees would have been heroes of the faith.
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Has your relationship with God changed the way you live your life?
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I don’t have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.
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God doesn’t want religious duty. He doesn’t want a distracted, half-hearted, ‘Fine, I’ll read a chapter, now are You happy?’ attitude. God wants His word to be a delight to us, so much that we meditate on it day and night.
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Don’t fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
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