261 Quotes by Matt Chandler

Most people are pleasant when the world is going the way they want. But a person’s character can be seen most clearly when the brokenness of the world has invaded his or her peace, when the way he or she thinks things ought to be is interrupted, disrupted, and dismantled.

The Imperfect Pastor by Zack Eswine might be the most helpful and profound book I’ve read in years. If you’re in pastoral ministry grab a copy.

Really, all frustration is birthed out of unmet expectations, and so is nearly every conflict.

To obey the commands of Scripture can finally become a delight when we see that the reasons almost always center around God’s love and provision for us in Christ.

Why do we try so hard to make Jesus cool?! He doesn’t need a makeover.

Could it not be, that God loves me too deeply, by having people challenge me so that I know I’m not perfect.

A lot of times, the reason we struggle to feel and receive the love of God – to see ourselves as His beloved, adopted children – is because we’re not pursuing in our everyday lives those things His Word describes as being valuable and significant.

Church of Jesus, let us please be men and women who understand the difference between moralism and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let’s be careful to preach the dos and don’ts of Scripture in the shadow of the cross’s ‘Done!’

Thanksgiving is worry’s kryptonite.