Crazy Love

Do we really believe that “it ought to be the business of every day to prepare for our final day”?

If we allow ourselves to live recklessly for Him, then we, too, will see His glory. We will see Him do the impossible.

Having faith often means doing what others see as crazy. Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.

Christians today like to play it safe. We want to put ourselves in situations where we are safe “even if there is no God.” But if we truly desire to please God, we cannot live that way. We have to do things that cost us during our life on earth but will be more than worth it in eternity.

It is a remarkable cycle: Our prayers for more love result in love, which naturally causes us to pray more, which results in more love….

For example, when I returned from my first trip to Africa, I felt very strongly that we were to sell our house and move into something smaller, in order to give more away. The feedback I got was along the lines of “It’s not fair to your kids,” “It’s not a prudent financial choice,” and “You are doing it just for show.” I do not remember a single pe

People who are obsessed with Jesus aren’t consumed with their personal safety and comfort above all else. Obsessed people care more about God’s kingdom coming to this earth than their own lives being shielded from pain or distress.

“I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me” (v. 45).

The fact is, I need God to help me love God.