544 Quotes by Francis Chan

It’s not about figuring out all of the mysteries of God, but embracing Him and cherishing Him – even when He doesn’t make perfect sense to us.

Parents are supposed to instruct their kids. It doesn’t mean they necessarily have that gift of teaching.

Life is comfortable when you separate yourself from people who are different from you. That epitomizes what my life was like: characterized by comfort. But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.

Before you say one word to God, take a minute and imagine what it would be like to stand before His throne as you pray.

When the church really takes on the humble characteristics of Christ, that’s going to lead to revival.

There are times when the most loving thing we can do is teach people that joy will come only when they stop screaming for attention and save their voices for the throne.

It is the Holy Spirit who keeps us from this path and gives us confidence so we can enjoy intimacy with our Creator. Though I do not believe God gives us His Spirit solely for our personal benefit, it is undeniable that one of the greatest aspects of being in relationship with the Holy Spirit is the intimacy, security, and encouragement He brings us. It is then we can serve God as a beloved child rather than a stressed-out, guilt-ridden slave.

I don’t want to keep crawling when i have the ability to fly.

The world needs Christians who don’t tolerate the complacency of their own lives.