I had come out of a church that was filled with petty arguments and hatred. I just wanted to meet with some… — Francis Chan Argument Copy Share Image
I want to see people do more than simply raise their hand when they come to Christ. Where are the totally changed… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
It's pride, plain and simple, that keeps me from giving God all the glory and keeping some of it for myself. It… — Francis Chan Battle Copy Share Image
When loving Him becomes obligation, one of the many things we have to do, we end up focusing even more on ourselves. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Sometimes we hide behind questions like “how could a good God create someone and then torment that person forever?” Yet few people… — Francis Chan Satan Copy Share Image
It's not that there aren't a million other things to learn about God, but He says you've got to start with the… — Francis Chan Fear Copy Share Image
The fact is, I need God to help me love God. And if I need His help to love Him, a perfect… — Francis Chan Facts Copy Share Image
“What I want you to do right now is to go online and look at the “Awe Factor” video at www.crazylovebook.com to… — Francis Chan God Copy Share Image
God never excuses sin. And He is always consistent with that ethic. Whenever we start to question whether God really hates sin,… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Prideful people are defensive, angry, blame-shifting, and focused on self. They consistently see that the problem lies not with them, but with… — Francis Chan Pride Copy Share Image
The Bible says that when we obey God’s commands, we benefit. I think we naturally assume that if we look out for… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“From start to finish, this movie is obviously about God. He is the main character. How is it possible that we live… — Francis Chan Main character Copy Share Image
A person who is obsessed with Jesus is more concerned with his or her character than comfort. Obsessed people know that true… — Francis Chan Character Copy Share Image
“James 2:17- 'Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.' The lives of many people who call themselves… — Francis Chan Faith Copy Share Image
Tend to choose what is popular over what is right when they are in conflict. They desire to fit in both at… — Francis Chan Action Copy Share Image
[Y]ou have to stop loving and pursuing Christ in order to sin. When you are pursuing love, running toward Christ, you do… — Francis Chan Christ Copy Share Image
Churches we build only by our own efforts and not in the strength of the Spirit will quickly collapse when we don't… — Francis Chan Church Copy Share Image
“Perhaps it’s not theology we’re missing, but rather theological integrity. Many have the knowledge but lack the courage to admit the discrepancy… — Francis Chan Courage Copy Share Image
“Our greatest fear as individuals and as a church should not be failure but of succeeding at things that don't really matter.” — Francis Chan Failure Copy Share Image
“It is easy to become disillusioned with the circumstances of our lives compared to others’. But in the presence of God, He… — Francis Chan Peace Copy Share Image
“This is the God we serve, the God who knew us before He made us. The God who promises to remain with… — Francis Chan God Copy Share Image
God exists outside of time, and since we are within time, there is no way we will ever totally grasp that concept. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
I’ve got this amazing relationship with God that is better than life, itself, so marvelous, so wonderful that everything else can fall… — Francis Chan Amazing Copy Share Image
“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.… — Francis Chan Sojourners Copy Share Image
God specifically created us to be like Him. This is impossible to wrap our minds around, but God created us like Him… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
I was raised Christian after age 5, but I didn't really understand it until high school. A friend of mine invited me… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“...there can never be intimacy if [someone] is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy.” — Francis Chan Intimacy Copy Share Image
Lukewarm people will serve God and others, but there are limits to how far they will go or how much time, money,… — Francis Chan Energy Copy Share Image
“We often forget what an honor it is that God would offer relationship. We can get so accustomed to people begging us… — Francis Chan Follow god Copy Share Image
The concept of downsizing so that others might upgrade is biblical, beautiful...and nearly unheard of. We either close the gap or don't… — Francis Chan Beautiful Copy Share Image
“Our greatest fear as individuals & as a church should not be of failure, but of suceeding at things in life that… — Francis Chan Christianity Copy Share Image
I've grown up in a generation that questions God for setting boundaries. Does He have the right to set boundaries? I've grown… — Francis Chan Boundaries Copy Share Image
“Christ said it is better for us that the Spirit came, and I want to live like I know that is true.… — Francis Chan Spirit Copy Share Image
It's a pretty crazy task to try to describe God "quickly." Everything starts with a healthy fear of Him. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
We are so used to multi-tasking. 2014 was probably the most productive year of my life...But I noticed during the last couple… — Francis Chan Alone with god Copy Share Image
“...part of your responsibility in the body of Christ is to help set the pace for the church by listening and obeying… — Francis Chan Body of christ Copy Share Image
We have become dangerously comfortable- believers ooze with wealth and let their addictions to comfort and security numb the radical urgency of… — Francis Chan Addiction Copy Share Image
Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with… — Francis Chan Commitment Copy Share Image
“So many couples act like five-year-old soccer players when it comes to the spiritual war that we find ourselves in. God calls… — Francis Chan Couples Copy Share Image
God has not had an identity crisis. He knows that he is Great and deserves to be the center of our lives. — Francis Chan Crisis Copy Share Image
![“[Y]ou have to stop loving and pursuing Christ in order to sin. When you are pursuing love, running toward Christ, you do not have opportunity to wonder, *Am I doing this right?* or *Did I serve enough this week?* When you are running toward Christ, you are freed up to serve, love, and give thanks…” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/d57/francis-chan-548_christ_y-ou-have-to-stop-loving-and-pursuing-ch_284124.jpg)
![“...there can never be intimacy if [someone] is always trying to pay God back or work hard enough to be worthy.” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/3da/francis-chan-548_intimacy_there-can-never-be-intimacy-if-someone-i_1248422.png)
