Jesus’ call to commitment is clear: He wants all or nothing.
FRANCIS CHANJesus’ call to commitment is clear: He wants all or nothing.
FRANCIS CHANThe 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.
FRANCIS CHANFollowing Christ isn’t something that can be done halfheartedly or on the side. It is not a label we can display when it is useful. It must be central to everything we do and are.
FRANCIS CHANThe message of the Bible is not about God in Heaven who wants to take from you. It’s about God who wants to give to you.
FRANCIS CHANThe fact is, I need God to help me love God. And if I need His help to love Him, a perfect being, I definitely need His help to love other, fault-filled humans.
FRANCIS CHANCan 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?
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.
FRANCIS CHANLukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin.
FRANCIS CHANGrace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
FRANCIS CHANThe world says love yourself, grab all you can, follow your heart. Jesus says deny yourself, grab your cross and follow me.
FRANCIS CHANMy existence was not random, nor was it an accident. God knew who He was creating, and He designed met for a specific work.
FRANCIS CHANWithout action and fruit, all the theology in the world has little meaning.
FRANCIS CHANLukewarm living and claiming Christ’s name simultaneously is utterly disgusting to God.
FRANCIS CHANIn our world, where hundreds of things distract us from God, we have to intentionally and consistently remind ourselves of Him.
FRANCIS CHANProclaiming the gospel to a lost world cannot be just another activity to add to the church’s crowded agenda. It must be central to who we are. It forms our identity.
FRANCIS CHANMarriage 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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