We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness.
FRANCIS CHANWithout action and fruit, all the theology in the world has little meaning.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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Why would we need to experience the Comforter if our lives are already comfortable?
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God is not just one thing we add to the mix called life. He wants an invitation from us to permeate everything and every part of us.
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Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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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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When we work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ, our work is a manifestation of that love, and it feels like love.
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Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy.
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Grace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
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God’s presence is all that matters.
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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.
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Christianity was simple: fight your desires in order to please God.
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Has your relationship with God changed the way you live your life?
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Can you worship a God who isn’t obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?
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True faith manifests itself through our actions.
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Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.
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Jesus said go and make disciples, but so often we just sit and make excuses.
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