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Even in my own church I heard the words, 'Francis Chan' more than I heard the words, 'Holy Spirit.'

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Francis Chan
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 31
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Hong Kong SAR
China
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People who are obsessed with God are known as givers, not takers. Obsessed people genuinely think that others matter as much as they do, and they are particularly aware of those who are poor around the world (James 2:14-26).
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Every year in my life, I trust fewer and fewer people.
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Luke warm people are continually concerned with playing it safe they are slaves to the god of control. This focus on safe living keeps them from sacrificing and risking for God.
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We live in a time when Christians need to be told that they are supposed to live like Christ. That's Weird.
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Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?
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Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.
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The Bible says that when we obey God’s commands, we benefit. I think we naturally assume that if we look out for our own interests and concerns, we will be happy. But people who sacrifice for others will tell you that seasons of giving are the most rewarding of their lives.
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There's no sense in improving your marriage until you are secure with God.
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My biggest concern for this generation is your inability to focus, especially in prayer.
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We need to stop giving people excuses not to believe in God.
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In the midst of our failed attempts at loving Jesus, His grace covers us.
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God never excuses sin. And He is always consistent with that ethic. Whenever we start to question whether God really hates sin, we have only to think of the cross, where His Son was tortured, mocked, and beaten because of sin. Our sin
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When I don't think biblically, I go nuts. I just go, 'This is crazy.'
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The point of your life is to point to Him...it is His movie, His world, His gift.
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Churches we build only by our own efforts and not in the strength of the Spirit will quickly collapse when we don't push and prod people along.
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Where it gets weird is that nowadays there are millions of people on this earth who call themselves followers of Jesus, but their lives look nothing like His, and they're not obeying the things that He called them to do.
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...I don't think my church's teachings were incorrect, just incomplete.
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Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives us a platform to display love and commitment.
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...you will have a choice: to adjust how you live daily or to stay the same.
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My only prayer for my time with you is, God I just want these men and women to long for you.
Francis Chan