544 Quotes by Francis Chan

If we don’t stare at God, we’ll spend our time staring at lesser things. Namely, ourselves.

None of us is beyond the task of missions... The question is not whether or not we will be working to spread the gospel around the world, but what role we will play in this.

Our God listens to us. Our God is a living God. He’s not a block of wood you made up that’s not going to answer you. My God listens to me. He answers me.

Many of us make decisions based on what brings us the most pleasure... We pursue what we want; then we make sure there are no biblical commands we are violating. In essence, we want to know what God will tolerate rather than what He desires. Maybe we are afraid to ask what will bring Him the most pleasure. Ignorance feels better than disobedience.

But making disciples is far more than a program. It is the mission of our lives. It defines us. A disciple is a disciple maker.

I honestly believe that most of us – while we might say we want to be led by the Spirit – are actually scared of this reality. I know I am. What would it mean? What if He asks you to give up something you’re not ready to give up? What if He leads you where you don’t want to go? What if he tells you to change jobs? To move? Are you willing to surrender to Him, no matter where He wants to take you? Am I?

Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives. Stress says that the things we are involved in are important enough to merit our impatience, our lack of grace toward others, or our tight grip of control.

Can you imagine what it would be like never to get stressed-out or to worry because you are so filled with the peace and love of God?

Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin.