Just a Suggestion

Okay, so I started reading a book. It’s usually not my preferred method of entertainment, or relaxation for that matter, but at the suggestion of my daughter I ordered the book, Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Along with my beautiful daughter in law, Maddie, the three of us gals embarked on a ‘girls only’ Bible Study where we read separately during the week and then have a three-way call on the weekend to discuss each chapter.

Let me tell you something. What he writes in just the first two chapters has actually changed my spiritual walk, and I’m now going to start the same Bible Study with my church family during the week. I don’t know how anyone could read only as far as I have and not get something incredible out of it. If you apply it, it could actually be life-changing, and that is my hope for everyone joining me in the second study.

Please don’t misunderstand me. I am neither promoting or ‘not’ promoting Francis Chan, because I do enjoy his teachings and believe him to be truly grounded theologically when I hear him speak, or read quotes or other articles by him. But, he is simply just an instrument used by God to write and teach the things he does. Crazy Love is no exception, and yet I am grateful for his heart and wisdom on subjects that he tackles, like the ‘relentless love of God’ in this book. I know he would not want my applause, but I am thankful for men like him who truly love God and want to share what they’ve gleaned through their study and spending time in the Word. Thank you for that, Mr. Chan.

If I’ve peaked your interest, or made you a little hungry to get started in a study of your own, let me encourage you to get going. You won’t be sorry, or regret it. Well, at least I don’t know how you could be. The chapters are easy, and you won’t want to stop in-between each one, but you’ll need to in order to reflect and make the most of them. There’s an accompanying workbook, Living Crazy Love, which you can go through too, if you want a more in-depth study - I’ve got both. I cannot wait to dive into the next chapter, and I’m hoping that someone out there will have gotten just enough inspiration to join me wherever you are!

-Leanne