I confess to you guys, I confess to the church, I know I have backed away from certain things because of my arrogance. I thought I could attract more people to Jesus by hiding certain things about him. Francis Chan More Quotes by Francis Chan More Quotes From Francis Chan God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like. Francis Chan reflecting speak art If I were Satan and my ultimate goal was to thwart God's kingdom and purposes, one of my main strategies would be to get churchgoers to ignore the Holy Spirit. Francis Chan purpose goal would-be It's easy to write for God and about God, because what a thrill to remind the church that the Holy Spirit of God is in you. What a rush! What an amazing blessing! Francis Chan church blessing writing People who are obsessed with Jesus do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His people (Mt 13:44)(Jn 15:8). Francis Chan christian people jesus God wants to change us so much that it intrigues others. Francis Chan intrigue want Honestly, when I read the Scriptures, I really believe the Lord puts a heart in us when we become believers. Francis Chan thought-provoking heart believe Luke warm people are continually concerned with playing it safe; they are slaves to the god of control. This focus on safe living keeps them from sacrificing and risking for God. Francis Chan sacrifice focus people But hey, if that’s too much to ask, tell them to just become Christians—you know, the people who get to go to heaven without having to commit to anything Francis Chan christian heaven people Jesus didn't say that if you wanted to follow Him you could do it in a lukewarm manner. He said, 'Take up your cross and follow Me.' Francis Chan follow-me crosses jesus God cares more about your obedience to His Spirit's leading TODAY than what you will do next year. Francis Chan next-year care years The wise man comes to God without saying a word and stands in awe of Him. Francis Chan awe wise men I've never felt a need to really respond to someone else's writing. Francis Chan thought-provoking writing needs I love staring out toward the ocean and away from anything manmade. Francis Chan staring ocean God is so clear in spelling out His attributes in scripture in order that others would know what He is really like. Francis Chan scripture attributes order The Bible says that when we obey God’s commands, we benefit. I think we naturally assume that if we look out for our own interests and concerns, we will be happy. But people who sacrifice for others will tell you that seasons of giving are the most rewarding of their lives. Francis Chan sacrifice people thinking Do you want to see God more than you desire security? Francis Chan security want desire 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 pride journey commitment If life were stable, I'd never need God's help. Francis Chan need-god helping needs A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the best thing he can do is be faithful to his Savior in every aspect of his life, continually saying "Thank You!" to God. An obsessed person knows there can never be intimacy if he is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy. He revels in his role as a child and friend of God. Francis Chan christian children jesus Lukewarm people love others but do not seek to love others as much as they love themselves. Francis Chan lukewarm people
