“Are you ready and willing to make yourself nothing? To take the very nature of a servant? To be obedient unto death?…… — Francis Chan Death Copy Share Image
“...to think biblically rather than conventionally, to be part of a body where radical living is becoming the norm.” — Francis Chan Life Copy Share Image
“I hope it affirms your desire for 'more God'- even if you are surrounded by people who feel they have 'enough God'.” — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
God has given you this good stuff so that you can show the world a person who enjoys blessings, but who is… — Francis Chan Blessing Copy Share Image
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
The irony is that while God doesn’t need us but still wants us, we desperately need God but don’t really want Him… — Francis Chan God Copy Share Image
God is so clear in spelling out His attributes in scripture in order that others would know what He is really like. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
...if God is truly the greatest good on this earth, would He be loving us if He didn't draw us toward what… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you… — Francis Chan Battle Copy Share Image
We are not alone. Even now there are thousands of beings in heaven watching what is going on down here—a ‘great cloud… — Francis Chan Bible Copy Share Image
If a guy were dating my daughter but didn't want to spend the gas money to come pick her up or refused… — Francis Chan Children Copy Share Image
“It’s impossible to be a disciple or a follower of someone and not end up like that person. Jesus said, “A disciple… — Francis Chan Disciple Copy Share Image
People who are obsessed with God have an intimate relationship with Him. They are nourished by God's Word throughout the day because… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
Heavenly Father, thank You so much for Your grace. Your forgiveness is SO good that I struggle with believing it at times.… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
It is true that God may have called you to be exactly where you are. But, it is absolutely vital to grasp… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
I think most American churchgoers are the soil that chokes the seed because of all the thorns. Thorns are anything that distracts… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. The answer to religious complacency isn't working harder at a list… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“She cannot imagine spending her life more comfortable when so many people are desperate and dying throughout our world.” — Francis Chan Desperate Copy Share Image
Jesus evidently hates it when we tear into our brothers or sisters with demeaning words, words that fail to honor the people… — Francis Chan Beautiful Copy Share Image
Our lives should be more than just focusing on our marriage but on focusing our marriage toward what God's mission is for… — Francis Chan Couple Copy Share Image
When we work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ, our work is a… — Francis Chan Christ Copy Share Image
Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He's not a block of wood you made up that's not… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“Lukewarm people gauge their morality or 'goodness' by comparing themselves to the secular world. They feel satisfied that while they aren't as… — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
We live in a relativistic culture, where people are more con- cerned with being liked than being truthful. In A Sweet and… — Francis Chan Being truthful Copy Share Image
“Our view of the Holy Spirit is too small. The Holy Spirit is the One who changes the church, but we have… — Francis Chan Holy spirit Copy Share Image
Obsessed people are more concerned with obeying God than doing what is expected or fulfilling the status quo. A person who is… — Francis Chan Christian Copy Share Image
“Christians today like to play it safe. We want to put ourselves in situations where we are safe “even if there is… — Francis Chan Christian Copy Share Image
This book is written for those who want more Jesus. It is for those who are bored with what American Christianity offers.… — Francis Chan Book Copy Share Image
Whatever God's reasons for such diversity, creativity, and sophistication in the universe, on earth, and in our own bodies, the point of… — Francis Chan Art Copy Share Image
People who are obsessed are raw with God; they do not attempt to mask the ugliness of their sins or their failures.… — Francis Chan Christian Copy Share Image
“So many marriages crumble because humility is lacking. As believers, isn’t that a little sad? We strive for control and equality, caught… — Francis Chan Humility 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
“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
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
“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
“So why, when we constantly offend Him and we are so unlovable and unloving, does God persist in loving us?… [W]hy does… — Francis Chan Compassion Copy Share Image
“God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” For those of us who nurture a win-at-any-cost mentality, this verse should… — Francis Chan Poetry Copy Share Image
Don’t believe something just because you want to, and don’t embrace an idea just because you’ve always believed it. Believe what is… — Francis Chan 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
![“Are you ready and willing to make yourself nothing? To take the very nature of a servant? To be obedient unto death?… [H]ow are those intentions manifested in your life?” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/266/francis-chan-548_death_are-you-ready-and-willing-to-make-yourse_313778.jpg)
![“A person who is obsessed with Jesus knows that the sin of pride is always a battle. Obsessed people know that you can never be 'humble enough,' and so they seek to make themselves less known and Christ more known [Matthew 5:16].” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b8/francis-chan-548_battle_a-person-who-is-obsessed-with-jesus-know_1202635.png)
![“So why, when we constantly offend Him and we are so unlovable and unloving, does God persist in loving us?… [W]hy does God still love us, despite us? I do not have an answer to this question. But I know that if God's mercy didn't exist, there would be no hope. No matter how good we tried to be, we…” quote by Francis Chan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f6/francis-chan-548_compassion_so-why-when-we-constantly-offend-him-and_3199920.png)
![“[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/quotes/i/d57/francis-chan-548_christ_y-ou-have-to-stop-loving-and-pursuing-ch_284124.jpg)