God is Love. Crazy, Relentless, All-Powerful Love. Have you ever wondered if we’re missing it? It’s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you’ve verbalized it yet or not…we all know something’s wrong.
Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn’t working harder at
a list of do’s and don’ts—it’s falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love,
as Francis describes it, you will never be the same.
Because when you’re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW
Chan, senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, Calif., offers a radical call for evangelicals to consider and emulate in this debut guide to living "crazy" for God. Chan's own life compels him to live with urgency, and with good reason. His mother died giving birth to him, his stepmother died when he was nine, and his dad when he was 12. As a pastor, Chan says that conducting weekly funerals for people younger than himself has likewise sobered him to life's unexpectedness and frailty. Chan writes with infectious exuberance, challenging Christians to take the Bible seriously. He describes at length the sorry state of "lukewarm" Christians who strive for a life characterized by control, safety and an absence of suffering. In stark contrast, the book offers real-life accounts of believers who have given all-time, money, health, even their lives-in obedience to Christ's call.Chan also recounts his own attempts to live "crazy" by significantly downsizing his home and giving away his resources to the poor.Earnest Christians will find valuable take-home lessons from Chan's excellent book. (May)
AUTHOR BIO Francis Chan is pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, California. He is also the founder of Eternity Bible College and sits on the board of directors of Children's Hunger Fund and World Impact. Francis spends much of his time speaking to students around the country, committed to teaching directly from the Bible. His passion is to see the church display a much deeper love for Jesus. Francis lives in California with his wife, Lisa, and their four children.
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Average Customer Rating: Paperback Book Publisher: David C. Cook Publication Date: 05/15/2008 ISBN 13: 9781434768513 Product Code: 548098 Length: 0L x 0H inches Also Available:
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Awesome
June 8, 2009
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Josh from Josh
I am a youth Pastor, and had my students read this book for our retreat. It totally changed the culture and atmosphere of my ministry. Student read and allowed God to speak to them. I would suggest this book to everyone.
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Change Your Life!
August 26, 2009
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Audra from
This book is AMAZING and will totally change your life if you let God speak to you through it. I love how real Francis Chan is and how he invites you to be a radical sold out Christ follower who is totally in love with God. I recommend this book to just about everyone I meet. It will be one of those books that I read over and over and over again. Trust me. You have to read it!
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Crazy Love
November 9, 2009
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Reggie from Ft. Wayne, IN
I just bought the book yesterday and I cant put it down!! Im getting it for all my family & close friends! Its LIFECHANGING!
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Thought provoking!
November 6, 2009
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Daniel from Eddy
Francis Chan has hit the nail on the head in this incredible book. Truly an eye opening must read!
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