And remembering the fragility of life sure makes it easier to forget about the little things in life. Here are some quotes from the chapter. “Intellectually we all know that we will die, but…we tend to live as though our lives would go on forever.” Frederick Buechner. Despite us already having three small children, one of which has a kidney disorder. P.S. 3. We see Matthew 25:45 as a fresh perspective on poverty rather than a literal picture of impending judgment. In my head I know he CAN pull through for me, but in my heart I’m wondering, “Will He?”, P.S. It is not. Then God asked me the question, “So, you would be putting more trust in money than you would in me?” …. We enjoyed having you at the group Friday night. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This chapter is awesome. Trusting in God and His provision and you are truly blessed “Beyond Measure” Amen. But to us, it’s the beginning of our response to the radical, crazy love God has for us. I think it was one of the most thought-provoking and challenging chapters in the book. So thank you for that and have a blessed day. I would stop and notice the little things. Life is comfortable when you separate yourself form people who are different from you. Chan uses the rest of the chapter to talk about our responsibilities to live out our faith. A companion to the best-selling Crazy Love book by Francis Chan, this 10-week study follows a day-in-the-life of Francis in the form of ten, 10-minute segments that correspond to each chapter of Crazy Love. . Yes, ours in an awesome God for sure!!! February 25, 2009 at 2:29 pm — Reply. I'm looking forward to this week. It’s a great argument against the prosperity gospel that is being spread through the church today. I think I have big moments where I live boldly for God and but there are all those little moments that life hands you where I don’t trust Him, and I do worry. Chan uses Hebrews 11:35-38 to show that even those who have faith may encounter trials, troubles, persecution, and danger. It also reminded me that God is caring for those birds… how much more does He care for me and my needs. If you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve the discussion, let me know! 2. You can find more information at the website for Crazy Love. What a life Francis has had! http://www.sethbarnes.com/?filename=more-pastors-should-follow-francis-chans-example. Chapter One – Stop Praying For Your Mind 1. Then I felt God talking to me and asking me the question, “If I gave you incredible amounts of money, would you stop worrying about your life?” My answer was, “Of course, I would.” If I had unlimited amounts of money in my bank account, I could finally stop worrying about paying bills and taking care of my family. ( Log Out / Change ). Series Navigation << Crazy Love Book Study – Chapter 1 Crazy Love Book Study – Chapter 3 >> Tags: Book and Music Reviews. P.S. I live near my parents and get to eat lunch with my mom regularly like I did today. Helpful Commentaries for the Gospel of Mark … I was backing down the driveway and since we don’t have a garage door opener I have to do it myself. If you have any suggestions or comments on how to improve the discussion, let me know! Do You Need a Customized Facebook Posting Strategy for Your Church? To tell you the truth, if I were to die soon or if I had a million dollars in my bank account, I wouldn’t do one thing different with my life. I was very scared during the entire 10 minute walk. We are reminded that we are not promised another breath past the one we are currently breathing. Previous post Unleash Main Sessions on Video Next post Ignatius, The Rock Star Youth Pastor Related Posts. I hope that more of you will chime in this week. 44) what are some practical things we can do to do that? A perfect example is my husband took me to Portland Oregon for our anniversary this year. Guilty? Chapter 3: Crazy Love. I don’t know how many times I have heard the phrase “the safest place to be is in the center of God’s will” But is that true? He’s a coward that hides in the dark waiting to attack our minds and thoughts. Like that’s a big problem for the Creator of the Universe. Watch Chapter 3 video. You can also check out her personal blog at http://caragab.wordpress.com, You can email her at caragab at yahoo dot com. 2. February 25, 2009 at 2:29 pm — Reply. I've been married to Jennifer for 25 years, and we have three awesome kids, Emma, Luke, and Drew. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. FaithEngineer. It really helps put things into perspective. Refer back to your answers to Question 2 in this post (about your relationship to God and your prayer life). I could die while you're reading it. I know God is in control and God intends good for my life so why do I worry about things? He and his wife Lisa currently live in … 2. I'm passionate about following Jesus and I love technology. What an awesome God we serve!!!! Today, I did just that. I get to take breaks from work and kneel beside the lounge chair in my office all the time and thank God that my PHP code finally did what I wanted it to. If these were my last few days on earth, I would watch more sunsets and less TV! Francis Chan, Crazy love - devoțional: You could die before you finish reading this chapter. i see a poem in there – sticky kisses and laundry piles and fluttering humming birds. I loved the balance beam video. My Newest Project – Announcing Online Ministry Made Simple, Check out the new Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO for Livestreaming, How to Start Livestreaming Your Church Service, 10,000 Fathers – A Great New Worship Album, Helpful Commentaries for the Gospel of Mark, Pre-order the new CD for Splitting Cedars. Things I feel like I can better manage on my own. Ashamed? I know on my death bed I won’t have regrets that I didn’t clean the house more or read more books. I would make a video for my boys to watch about all the things I want to teach them in life but now do not have the time to teach them (since I will be dead). When He wants me to stand up and do a backflip on the balance board, He will be there to catch me. A companion to the best-selling Crazy Love book by Francis Chan, this 10-week study follows a day-in-the-life of Francis in the form of ten, 10-minute segments that correspond to each chapter of Crazy Love. His two books, Crazy Love a New York Times Bestseller and Forgotten God, were immediate bestsellers hitting several national bestseller lists. The chapter starts out with the following statement: By now you’ve probably realized that you have a distinct choice to make: just let life happen, which is tantamount to serving God your leftovers, or actively run toward Christ. The concept of downsizing so that others might upgrade is biblical, beautiful … and nearly unheard of. But it gives me something to aim for, doesn’t it? so my youth group is forced to read this book. God is the producer, director, writer, and the star. . I can stay focused on this new life view by listening to what God wants me to do and obeying him. I would play games with my son, wrestle with my toddler, talk to my husband about my hopes and dreams and my love for him. Today it made me think of how often I doubt myself. So true, Anita!!! There is not enough time tonight. Ha. to drive this idea home in our family in a big way about a year ago.
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