“we were made to be disciples who make disciples until the day when we see the face of the One we follow,… — Francis Chan Disciples Copy Share Image
People who are obsessed with Jesus do not consider service a burden. Obsessed people take joy in loving God by loving His… — Francis Chan Burden Copy Share Image
“...I question whether many American churchgoers are really in love with God because they are so hesitant to do anything for Him.” — Francis Chan Love 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
The disciples obey because that's what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions. — Francis Chan Disciple Copy Share Image
Yes, it is God who works in you. And, yes, there is work for you to do. Yes, the Spirit empowers you… — Francis Chan Empowering Copy Share Image
“The point of your life is to point to Him. Whatever you are doing, God wants to be glorified, because this whole… — Francis Chan Life Copy Share Image
Salvation is all about the grace of God. There is absolutely nothing that you can do to save yourself or earn God's… — Francis Chan 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
It struck me that many Christians flash around their 'no trans fat' label, trying to convince everyone they are healthy and good.… — Francis Chan Christ 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
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
I don't want my life to be explainable without the Holy Spirit. I want people to look at my life and know… — Francis Chan Desperate Copy Share Image
“There is a real difference between adding the Spirit to your life and actually following Him minute by minute. If you add… — Francis Chan Life Copy Share Image
It's incredibly arrogant to pick and choose which incomprehensible truths we embrace. No one wants to ditch God's plan of redemption [the… — Francis Chan Action Copy Share Image
“It is also important to notice that Satan enters the biblical scene as part of God’s creation. This means that he is… — Francis Chan Devil Copy Share Image
Proclaiming the gospel to a lost world cannot be just another activity to add to the church's crowded agenda. It must be… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
Some of you are sitting at home saying, 'I don't need a church to love God,' and I am here telling you… — Francis Chan Church Copy Share Image
“In the United States, numbers impress us. We gauge the success of an event by how many people attend or come forward.… — Francis Chan 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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
“...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
Fear of God failing us leads us to "cover for God." This means we ask, expect, and are satisfied with less. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
A key to everything is surrender - to really come before the Lord and say, 'I will literally stay here as long… — Francis Chan Earth Copy Share Image
As a culture, we're so worried about what's going to happen to us 30 years from now that we are not taking… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Don't we live instead as though God is created for us, to do our bidding, to bless us, and to take care… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Humble people are broken over their own sin, more concerned with honoring God than arguing about what they deserve, and try—by the… — Francis Chan Humble Copy Share Image
Stress says that the things we are involved in are important enough to merit our impatience, our lack of grace toward others,… — Francis Chan Crazy love Copy Share Image
For a person to be truly discipled and growing in their faith, they need more than one person discipling them. — Francis Chan Faith Copy Share Image
Not being able to understand God is frustrating, but it is ridiculous for us to think we have the right to limit… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
People who are obsessed with Jesus give freely and openly without censure. Obsessed people love those who hate them and who can… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
Our culture is all about shallow relationships. But that doesn't mean we should stop looking each other in the eye and having… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Don’t kid yourself—true religion is not about what you know, it’s about putting what you know about God and His Word into… — Francis Chan Religion Copy Share Image