He wants all or nothing. The thought of a person calling himself a ‘Christian’ without being a devoted follower of Christ is absurd.
FRANCIS CHAN
FRANCIS CHAN
Francis Chan on devotion
Francis Chan76 quotes“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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Francis ChanFrancis Chan The 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.
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Shelby CaudleShelby Caudle Do you think it possible that some people are born to give more love than they will ever get back in return?
Tyler Knott GregsonTyler Knott Gregson It’s been a long time since we said goodbye and yet the echoes of it are still ringing in our ears.
Ranata SuzukiRanata Suzuki In this wilderness, Mankind is the animal I fear.
Addison SchmittAddison Schmitt We can always walk with them in the rain instead of just lending an umbrella.
Leon MarshLeon Marsh Flowers only wither to bloom again. So shall you break, only to be whole again.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya What do you do when the passion burns out? Start another fire.
Jonny OxJonny Ox To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.
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Ursula K. Le GuinUrsula K. Le Guin I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.
Queen Elizabeth IIQueen Elizabeth II These are people who are capable of devotion, public devotion, to justice. They meant what they said and every day that passes, they mean it more.
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