We have a God who is a Creator, not a duplicator.
Francis ChanTags: individuality value worth creator
What are you doing right now that requires faith?
Francis ChanTags: crazy-love
I want to live so that I am truly submitted to the Spirit's leading on a daily basis. Christ said its better for us that the Spirit came and I want to live like that is true. I don't want to keep crawling when I have the ability to fly.
Francis ChanTags: inspirational holy-spirit
Following Christ isn't something that can be done halfheartedly or on the side. It is not a label we can display when it is useful. It must be central to everything we do and are.
Francis ChanI grew up believing in God without having a clue what He is like. I called myself a Christian, was pretty involved in church, and tried to stay away from all of the things that 'good Christians' avoid- drinking, drugs, sex, swearing. Christianity was simple: fight your desires in order to please God. Whenever I failed (which was often), I'd walk around feeling guilty and distant from God. In hindsight, I don't think my church's teachings were incorrect, just incomplete. My view of God was narrow and small.
Francis ChanI think it's far too easy to blame the American church without acknowledging that we are each part of the church and therefore responsible.
Francis Chan...and wondered if we in the church are missing it.
Francis ChanHeavenly Father, thank You so much for Your grace. Your forgiveness is SO good that I struggle with believing it at times. Thank You for rescuing me from myself and giving me Your Holy Spirit. Your love is better than life.
Francis ChanFrankly, you need to get over yourself. It might sound harsh, but that's seriously what it means [1 Corinthians 10:31].
Francis ChanBut it isn't up to us, mostly because none of us are good.
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