I said I would read one book at a time, but I broke that rule. There are so many books I want to read. So I buy them and read a couple of chapters from each.
I bought several Francis and Lisa Chan’s new book You and Me Forever to support their ministry.
Some quotes I like:
Sometimes people are paralyzed by fear of failure. They are so afraid that they might do the wrong thing that they do nothing. We need to learn to err on the side of action, because we tend to default to negligence…. For example: Why not assume you should adopt kids unless you hear a voice telling you not to? That seems more biblical since God has told us that true religion is to care for the widows and orphans (James 1:27) … One reason we don’t err on the side of action is the harsh criticism we receive when we fail. People are quick to point out action that ends badly. But we rarely recognize the sin of omission. We criticize the guy who fed too much sugar to starving children rather than criticizing that thousands who fed them nothing. (p.16)
In a way, if we don’t get it right in our marriage relationships, it won’t really matter how well we do beyond that.
Marriage is a big deal when you think of it that way. God does so much work in our minds and hearts through this relationship. Marriage is one of the most humbling, sanctifying journeys you will ever be a part of. It forces us to wrestle with our selfishness and pride. But it also gives as a platform to display love and commitment. (p.35)
March 1st, 2015 at 5:21 pm
I have not read this book, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about it. He was interviewed at desiringgod.org recently. Here it is if you wanna check it out! http://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/francis-chan-s-daily-fight-for-joy–2