Oswald Chambers writes, โNever make a principle out of your experience; let God be as original with other people as He is with you.โ To that I would add, โBe careful not to turn othersโ lives into the mold for your own.โ Allow God to be as creative with you as He is with each of us.
Francis ChanMaking disciples isnโt about gathering pupils to listen to your teaching. The real focus is not on teaching people at allโthe focus is on loving them.
Francis ChanLukewarm people feel secure because they attend church, made a profession of faith at age twelve, were baptized, come from a Christian family, vote Republican, or live in America. Just as the prophets in the Old Testament warned Israel that they were not safe just because they lived in the land of Israel, so we are not safe just because we wear the label 'Christian' or because some people persist in calling us a 'Christian nation.
Francis ChanOur 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