If any book has resonated with me and has echoed what has been going on in my heart and mind, it is this one. A couple of hours ago, I started this book excited for what a weekend of reading holds. If this is any clue as to where I am headed, I am thoroughly excited.

Crazy Love by Francis Chan is a bit of a mislead. Though the subtitle is "Overwhelmed by a Relentless God", the heart of the book is rooted in how we express our love to Him. We are presented with a God who loves us unconditionally, gives to us undeserving and never, ever, ever, ever relents in His pursuit of us. Our response is likened to figuring out what the least we can give is. I tell you, it hit me pretty good.

I have been thinking thoroughly about what I have called "the Christian Life." I am wondering if this is living up anywhere close to what God has expected and intended for me. It seems that it is not. (In stealing the title from the book) The crazy love that God has given to me is not the kind of crazy love I am giving back to Him. It's high time that changes. The Christain life should not be defined by safety and predictability. It should be defined by leaving everything and following Him.

One of the cool parts about the books is that to being each chapter, you are given a video introduction at crazylovebook.com. There are also some introductory materials and videos that are truly enhancing to the perspective presented within the book. I had never come across a book that approached "interacting" with reading like this. It was truly refreshing.

I would recommend this book to all who are looking for a bit of a stir. If you have been contemplating your Christian life and the depth to which you are involved in it (and it is involved in you), then check out this book. It's an amazingly easy read that is going to strike you heavily and cause some necessary change on your part. Here are some quotes for you to gander at :

“We need to stop giving people excuses not to believe in God.” pg. 21

“Isn’t it a comfort to worship a God we cannot exaggerate?” pg. 31

“When we love God, we naturally run to Him – frequently and zealously.” pg. 57

“The thought of a person calling himself a ‘Christian’ without being a devoted follower of Christ is absurd.” pg. 85

“What are you doing in life right now that requires faith?” pg. 124

“Christians are like manure : spread them out and they help everything grow better, but keep them in one big pile and they stink horribly.” pg. 168

“The world needs Christians who don’t tolerate the complacency of their own lives.” pg. 172

Crazy Love : A+
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