Crazy Love by Francis Chan
What a challenging book! Francis Chan challenges us to follow Jesus--totally, completely, unreservedly.
The first chapter tells us to stop our praying (which is usually asking God to do something for us--bless us, keep us safe, pass the exam, etc.) and stand in awe of the Creator, the holy, all powerful, all knowing Creator of us and everything.
Next, we are to consider our mortality. There are no guarantees of living the next moment much less the next day or year. Then what? Will what is important to us now be of any importance in eternity?
The third chapter was the most difficult chapter for me. Lukewarm Christians. Kinda, sorta want to follow Jesus as long as it isn't uncomfortable or really expensive or too weird. Jesus didn't say to kinda, sorta follow Him, but to "Take up your cross and follow me."
But how do you even begin to live such a life? He uses a quotation from Annie Dillard, "How one lives one's days is generally how one lives one's life.". Begin today, where you are and love your neighbor as yourself.
Good book. Highly recommend.
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