I've grown up in a generation that questions God for setting boundaries. Does He have the right to set boundaries? I've grown up in a generation that thinks where meeting with a God is an ordinary thing.
Francis ChanPeople 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).
Francis ChanThe core problem isnโt the fact that weโre lukewarm, halfhearted, or stagnant Christians. The crux of it all is why we are this way, and it is because we have an inaccurate view of God. We see Him as a benevolent Being who is satisfied when people manage to fit Him into their lives in some small way. We forget that God never had an identity crisis. He knows that Heโs great and deserves to be the center of our lives.
Francis ChanI believe He wants us to love others so much that we go to extremes to help them. I believe He wants us to be known for givingโof our time, our money, and our abilitiesโand to start a movement of โgivingโ churches. In so doing, we can alleviate the suffering in the world and change the reputation of His bride in America.
Francis Chan