Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - The Crux of the Matter by Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - Who Really Lives That Way? by Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - Profile of the Obsessed by Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - Your Best Life... Later by Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - When You're In Love by Amy on the Hill

Crazy Love - Serving Leftovers to a Holy God by Amy on the Hill

No one wants to describe their faith as "lukewarm," but many of us have lukewarm characteristics. In Chapter 4 of Crazy Love, Francis Chan lays out a profile of the lukewarm christian, and challenges us to take inventory of our own hearts. This challenge isn't meant to discourage us. Instead, it should encourage us. If God is showing us some areas where we can improve, sacred Scripture tells us that means He loves us.

We often misunderstand God's love for various reasons. For instance, Francis Chan's relationship with his father skewed his understanding of God's love. Suffering (among other issues) can also confuse our understanding and acceptance of the love of God. We consider this in light of the recent and sudden passing of my friend, Pete Achey.

Crazy Love - You Might Not Finish This Chapter by Amy on the Hill

It seems ironic to add to this statement with more words. After all, even this very true and worthwhile observation by Francis Chan adds to the barrage of words we are bombarded with in our culture. Still, recognizing a problem like this can be very helpful in taking steps in the direction of healing and freedom. Many of us are overwhelmed by the messages being streamed at us. Who do we listen to? What ideas are worth considering? Where are we being fed lies that cause discontentment? How do we break the cycle? Or perpetual state of distraction makes it hard to even focus in prayer. We often dump on God with words rather than allowing Him to speak to us, and without taking time to worship Him for his majesty. This week on the podcast, we discuss Chapter 1 of Francis Chan's book, Crazy Love. This chapter, entitled,"Stop Praying," thoughtfully addresses these issues, and aims to help us enter into a more meaningful and reverent relationship with our Creator.