Quotes from Francis Chan
When we work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ, our work is a manifestation of that love, and it feels like love.
- Francis Chan
Trying harder doesn't work for me. Slowly I've learned to pray for God's help and He has become my greatest love and desire.
- Francis Chan
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.
- Francis Chan
Our culture is all about shallow relationships. But that doesn't mean we should stop looking each other in the eye and having deep conversations.
- Francis Chan
When I read the statements of Christ, there seems to be this urgency and intensity. I guess that's what I get out of it when I read the tone of the Scriptures, which is very different from the tone of our culture.
- Francis Chan
Joy is something that we have to choose and then work for.
- Francis Chan
You've got to do some work now. Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue. Virtue is about moral excellence.
- Francis Chan
Our lack of intimacy is due to our refusal to unplug and shut off communication from all others so we can be alone with Him.
- Francis Chan
Sometimes we shrink from leadership because our pride makes us afraid of failure. That's not humility.
- Francis Chan
What are you doing right now that requires faith?
- Francis Chan
Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy.
- Francis Chan
Lukewarm people do not live by faith; their lives are structured so that they don't have to.
- Francis Chan