Book Review: Crazy Love.

Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan

I was initially skeptical of this book because it starts out pretty basic and surface level. Aside from a good challenge to stop praying until you realize who it is you’re talking to, I didn’t get much out of the first three chapters. Chan does, however, warn of this at the beginning. The first few chapters basically are an introduction to who and what God is, which is actually a smart idea as a reminder to Christians as well as something to warm up those who may be seeking God.

The book picks up steam rather quickly from chapter four on and starts to set up where the book is headed. He begins by telling us a general profile of lukewarm Christians and follows by warning us against giving God our leftovers and how much sacrifice God truly requires. There is a chapter dedicated to testimonies of people who have given their lives to service and sacrifice. Chan ends the book by asking us to think of the account we will give before God once this life is over.

Crazy Love is a great book for both new Christians and seasoned pastors. There aren’t a ton of new ideas, but Chan does an amazing job of putting our lukewarm lives in perspective. There are a lot of books that give you a subtle reminder, but this one will stick with you long after you read it.