God is love, but He also defines what love is. We don’t have the license to define love according to our standards.
FRANCIS CHANThe point of your life is to point to Him. Whatever you are doing, God wants to be glorified, because this whole thing is His.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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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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Don’t fall into the trap of studying the Bible without doing what it says.
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Worry implies that we don’t quite trust God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives.
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The point of your life is to point to Him. Whatever you are doing, God wants to be glorified, because this whole thing is His.
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Do you understand that it’s impossible to please God in any way other than wholehearted surrender?
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Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy.
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Life is about Jesus. We are not here to tell our story, but His.
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Making disciples isn’t about gathering pupils to listen to your teaching. The real focus is not on teaching people at all–the focus is on loving them.
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We are most alive when we are loving and actively giving ourselves because we were made to do these things.
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A relationship with God simply cannot grow when money, sins, activities, favorite sports teams, addictions, or commitments are piled up on top of it.
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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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The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him.
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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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Grace is when you should be totally punished but are blessed for no reason.
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Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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