True faith means holding nothing back. It means putting every hope in God's fidelity to His Promises. — Francis Chan Christian Copy Share Image
We never grow closer to God when we just live life. It takes deliberate pursuit and attentiveness. — Francis Chan Attentiveness Copy Share Image
...you will have a choice: to adjust how you live daily or to stay the same. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
We have got to make disciples. Fun nights and pizza nights are not going to sustain us. — Francis Chan Christianity Copy Share Image
When the church really takes on the humble characteristics of Christ, that's going to lead to revival. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
Why would we need to experience the Comforter if our lives are already comfortable? — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
In the craziness of our world, it takes tremendous effort to find a quiet place. It takes time to quiet your mind… — Francis Chan Craziness Copy Share Image
We are most alive when we are loving and actively giving ourselves because we were made to do these things. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
It's easy to write for God and about God, because what a thrill to remind the church that the Holy Spirit of… — Francis Chan Adventure Copy Share Image
Hell is the backdrop that reveals the profound and unbelievable grace of the cross. It brings to light the enormity of our… — Francis Chan Color Copy Share Image
From start to finish, this movie is obviously about God. He is the main character. How is is possible that we live… — Francis Chan Character Copy Share Image
The best things in life are gifts from the One who steadfastly loves us. But an important question to ask ourselves is… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
Parents are supposed to instruct their kids. It doesn't mean they necessarily have that gift of teaching. — Francis Chan Education Copy Share Image
Luke warm people are continually concerned with playing it safe; they are slaves to the god of control. This focus on safe… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
We are loaded down with too many good things, more than we could ever need, while others are desperate for a small… — Francis Chan Abundance Copy Share Image
We are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken and written words are cheap, easy to… — Francis Chan Angry Copy Share Image
In my desire to distance myself from sadistic Christians who revel in the idea of wrath and punishment, I may have crossed… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“If it’s true that the Spirit of God dwells in us and that our bodies are the Holy Spirit’s temple, then shouldn’t… — Francis Chan Holy spirit Copy Share Image
In reality, not one of us will ever be worthy. It is useless to attempt earning it; you'll never feel ready. It… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling… — Francis Chan Laziness Copy Share Image
I want to help people understand how to study the Scriptures with other people, to give them an overview of Scripture and… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Life is comfortable when you separate yourself from people who are different from you. That epitomizes what my life was like: characterized… — Francis Chan Comfort Copy Share Image
“Paul said that God gave pastors, teachers, and elders to the church so that they could teach the rest of us to… — Francis Chan Body of christ Copy Share Image
“Your problems are not just your problems—ultimately, they belong to the church body that God has placed you in. You are called… — Francis Chan Helping others Copy Share Image
“Yet somehow many have come to believe that a person can be a “Christian” without being like Christ. A “follower” who doesn’t… — Francis Chan Change your life Copy Share Image
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Hebrews 4:13 says, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of… — Francis Chan Creation Copy Share Image
...when we love God, we naturally run to Him-frequently and zealously. Jesus didn't command that we have a regular time with Him… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“[We seem to ask] 'Can I go to heaven without truly and faithfully loving Jesus?” — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
If God cared only about religious activities, then the Pharisees would have been heroes of the faith. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
If I have a script, I tend to stick to it even if God may be leading me elsewhere in the moment. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
There are just certain times I sense the Lord is wanting me to write, and so I write. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
We have to learn how to control our minds. We have to learn self-control. — Francis Chan Christian Copy Share Image
We need to be more concerned about who we are before God than our reputation before people. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
I could be wrong about salvation. I could be wrong about a lot of things. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Chan is drawn to his coauthor because he says they have, "different gifts but similar convictions".” — Francis Chan Body of christ Copy Share Image
God's art speaks of Himself, reflecting who He is and what He is like. — Francis Chan Art Copy Share Image
The greatest knowledge we can ever have is knowing God treasures us. — Francis Chan Inspirational Copy Share Image