what God is looking for in men and women.
It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don't take yourself too seriously”
take God seriously.
Micah 6:8 (The Message)
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Francis Chan is a pastor in California and he’s written a book called Crazy Love that I have started reading and find that it resonates with my heart.
It apparently resonates with quite a few people as I heard over the weekend that the book has sold a million copies since it first came out.
Pastor Chan donates his profits on the book to charity.
Below is an introductory description of the book:
“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.”
There is a video on his website that really has made me stop and think, I’ve included a link to that video if you’re interested.
http://www.crazylovebook.com/videos_stop.html
