Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

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-sacrifi cing 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.

Learn more about Crazy Love at www.crazylovebook.com

Check out Francis Chan's video blog at francischanblog.blogspot.com.

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)Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

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Reviewed by Grace Church (Southern Pines, NC), February 10, 2010

Francis Chan nails it. This book is an easy ready, but not an easy read... Well written cutting right to the heart of the matter and stepping on toes all along the way! I recommend this book to everyone who wants to be challenged in their walk with God!

Reviewed by Cyndy Petters (Cambridge, WI), February 04, 2010

We are enjoying this study with our small group, nothing but positive feedback. Francis Chan's book is a quick read but he really makes you stop and consider the things he is teaching...mulling them over and applying what you are hearing! We are loving it.

Reviewed by Ruby Philip (Missouri City, TX), February 01, 2010

Great book!!! at such a great price! This book is convicting and uses constant references to God's Word. The evidence of a great book is when true life changes follows the reader....such as with this book.

Reviewed by John Fliris (Valparaiso, IN), February 01, 2010

Great reading. the author has a true love for what he is trying to get across to his readers. He has a very positive attitude about his ministry. Great reading.

Reviewed by David Felts (Dallas, TX), January 27, 2010

This is an awesome challenge to all of us who have grown up in "normal" American Christianity to see beyond the limits of that and really seek to discover the God who loves us with a depth that we can never quite get our heads around.

Reviewed by Paige (Sellersburg, IN), January 27, 2010

This book literally turned my life around. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone and everyone at any stage in their life and relationship with Christ!

Reviewed by John Piercefield (Portland, MI), January 21, 2010

Great read challenging the fundamentals of our personal faith. Website and DVD are great teaching tools.

Reviewed by Yolanda Preston (Brownstown, MI), January 11, 2010

This book is a wake up call to the American Church. Don't read it unless you are serious about your relationship with Christ. You WILL be challenged by this material. It is designed to make you think and reevaluate your priorities.

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