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.
FRANCIS CHAN
FRANCIS CHAN
Francis Chan on commitment
Francis Chan76 quotes“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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Francis ChanFrancis Chan 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.
Francis ChanFrancis Chan The 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 ChanFrancis Chan The disciples obey because that’s what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions.
Francis ChanFrancis Chan 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.
Francis ChanFrancis Chan We live in a time when Christians need to be told that they are supposed to live like Christ. That’s Weird.
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Do not measure yourself by success, failure, or a degree. Measure your life by the dreams you have.
Natalie MooneyNatalie Mooney Everything ceases to fade Leaving my soul all the pain.
Sayed AbbasSayed Abbas To attain success everyone speaks about consistency, don’t give up & patience but no one talk about the start.
Rohit DeoraRohit Deora Take a moment to look back. Change the process slightly from your discovery. Start again.
Hei-Ran ParkHei-Ran Park The silence was broken with the music of your pain, but with every note i could see a part of you healing.
Sophie AliaSophie Alia It has been the craziest year filled with so many adventures, amazing friends, accomplishments & memories.
Little PaulsonLittle Paulson They say what is lost can always be found in the last place you look but I wouldn’t be so sure that you’ll ever see this version of me again.
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Angela DavisAngela Davis It is a crime not to try to move ahead with fear, leaving your dreams in the middle. Your fear makes you commit this crime.
Lacey SmithLacey Smith All the men I fall for seem to have a commitment problem.
Bell HooksBell Hooks Love is not a habit, a commitment, or a debt. It isn’t what romantic songs tell us it is – love simply is.
Paulo CoelhoPaulo Coelho I believe that it is impossible for two individuals not committed to their own and each other’s well being to sustain a healthy and enduring relationship.
Bell HooksBell Hooks When we face pain in relationships our first response is often to sever bonds rather than to maintain commitment.
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