Foreword
It is with great excitement and honor that I get the opportunity to introduce you to my friend Francis Chan. Francis is one of those rare people you come across in life who leaves you wanting to be better. You know, a better friend, a better neighbor, a better athlete (well maybe not athlete … I can take Francis in most things involving competition). But most important, Francis leaves you wanting more of Jesus. If you are around Francis for more than thirty minutes, you soon realize that he is a man with great vision and resolve for the mission of Jesus. Some might say that Francis is a bit of an idealist in thinking that one life can really make a dent in the world. But I would say that Francis is the ultimate realist.Meaning, someone who believes that God is really who He says He is and that the true reality of this life is to follow Him wholeheartedly. The book you have in your hand, Crazy Love, may just be the most challenging book outside of God’s Word you will read this year. (And for a few years to come for that matter.) The status quo and norms of 16 CRAZY LOVE the so-called “Christian” life that so many of us are used to experiencing are in for a shock! Isn’t it interesting that in Acts 11, at the end of verse 26, it says, “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” What I find interesting is the simple thought that the Christians didn’t name themselves. But rather, they were called (or named) “Christians” by those watching their lives. I wonder if it would be the same today. Could someone look at your life or look at my life and name me a Christian? A humbling question for sure. Crazy Love is the perfect title for this book. When Jesus was asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” he responded with “Love.”
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and
greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love
your neighbor as yourself.” (Matt. 22:37–40)
LCCN 2008922793
ISBN 978-1-4347-6851-3
© 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
Cover Design: Jim Elliston
Author Photo: Kevin Von Qualen, 2007
Printed in the United States of America
First Edition 2008
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