Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

156 Pages·2008·1.87 MB·English

by  Francis Chan

What people are saying about …
Crazy Love
“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.”
Publishers Weekly
“In Francis Chan’s unique style, and with an urgency that seeks to awaken a
sleeping church mired in the comfort of middle ground, Crazy Love quickly gets
to the heart of the matter and leaves you wanting more … more of the matchless
Jesus who offers radical life for all right now.”
Louie Giglio, visionary architect, director of Passion Conferences, and author of
I Am Not, but I Know I AM
“Francis’s life reflects authentic leadership tempered by a deep compassion for
the lost, the last, the littlest, and the least. It’s all because this man, my friend, is
an ardent and devoted disciple of his Savior. In his fresh new book, Crazy Love,
Francis peels back what we think the Christian life is, and guides us down the
path toward an uncommon intimacy with Jesus—an intimacy which can’t help
but change the world around us!”
Joni Eareckson Tada, best-selling author and speaker
“In an age of religious phonies, spiritual apathy, and disheartening books
suggesting that God is a delusion, Crazy Love shines like a glorious beacon of
hope and light. If you’re stuck in a religious rut, read this refreshing book. I
found it eye-opening and soul-thrilling. Whether in the pulpit or on the page,
Francis Chan effuses love for Jesus Christ and demonstrates practical ways to
throw off lukewarm Christianity and embrace full-on, passionate love for God.”
Kirk Cameron, actor and author of Still Growing

CRAZY LOVE
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ISBN 978-1-4347-6851-3
eISBN 978-1-4347-6665-7
© 2008 Francis Chan
Published in association with the literary agency of D. C. Jacobson & Associates LLC, an Author
Management Company www.dcjacobson.com The Team: John Blase, Jack Campbell, and Amy Kiechlin
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First Edition 2008
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace. Your
forgiveness is SO good that I struggle with believing it at
times. Thank You for rescuing me from myself and giving
me Your Holy Spirit. Your love is better than life.
To my best friend, Lisa,
for being a godly, gorgeous, excellent wife and mother
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks to …
Danae Yankoski for all of the effort and heart you put into this book.
Don and Jenni at DC Jacobson and Associates for your encouragement and help.
Todd and Joshua for serving the church and college God has given us to lead.
My assistant, Sandy, for being a great helper and a cool old lady.
The members of Cornerstone Church for passionately pursuing God with me.