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We have to believe it enough that it changes how we live.

Francis Chan

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
Author
Pastor
Theologian
Hong Kong SAR
China
Believe
Changes
Live
Enough

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Lukewarm living and claiming Christ's name simultaneously is utterly disgusting to God.
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The fact is, Scripture is filled with divine actions that don't fit our human standards of logic or morality. But they don't need to, because we are the clay and He is the Potter. We need to stop trying to domesticate God or confine Him to tidy categories and compartments that reflect our human sentiments rather than His inexplicable ways.
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Frankly, you need to get over yourself. It might sound harsh, but that's seriously what it means [1 Corinthians 10:31].
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Yes, it is God who works in you. And, yes, there is work for you to do. Yes, the Spirit empowers you to do the work. And, yes, you do the work.
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I don't want to lose the awe we get to help another human being.
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Multi-tasking is keeping me from whole-hearted worship.
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When it's hard and you are doubtful, give more.
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