Jesus asks for everything, but we try to give Him less.
FRANCIS CHANWhen 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.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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God’s presence is all that matters.
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Our lack of intimacy is due to our refusal to unplug and shut off communication from all others so we can be alone with Him.
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He wants all or nothing. The thought of a person calling himself a ‘Christian’ without being a devoted follower of Christ is absurd.
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Jesus said go and make disciples, but so often we just sit and make excuses.
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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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Christianity was simple: fight your desires in order to please God.
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Grace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
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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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We should be so joyful from God’s grace that others would respond by saying, ‘I wish I had your God.
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Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives us a platform to display love and commitment.
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I’ve got this amazing relationship with God that is better than life, itself, so marvelous, so wonderful that everything else can fall apart and I’m okay.
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Lukewarm living and claiming Christ’s name simultaneously is utterly disgusting to God.
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Only the Holy Spirit can give you the power to not think about yourself, to set you free from yourself.
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The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him.
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Christians are like manure: spread them out and they help everything grow better, but keep them in one big pile and they stink horribly.
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