The past two weeks I have had the joy of reading Mark Batterson's newly released book Wild Goose Chase and I gotta tell you, this is one you have to get and start reading now! In the typical Mark Batterson style, he nailed me in so many ways when it comes to being open to and dependent on the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in our ministries. So give our bookstore a call (609) 882-0337 and see if they have any copies in stock, if not have them order you one. You will be refreshed, challenged, convicted, and greatly ENCOURAGED!
Check out this quote!
Most of us have no idea where we’re going most of the time. Perfect.
“Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit–An Geadh-Glas, or ‘the Wild Goose.’ The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to follow the Spirit through life. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something….
Most of us will have no idea where we are going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: Adventure.” --from the introduction.
Like what you read? go to www.chasethegoose.com for more info.
Author Bio:
Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of Washington, DC’s National Community Church, widely recognized as one of America’s most innovative churches. NCC meets in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the city, as well as in a church-owned coffee house near Union Station. More than seventy percent of NCC’ers are single twentysomethings who live or work on Capitol Hill. Mark is the author of the best-selling In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and a widely read blogger (www.markbatterson.com). He lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and their three children.
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I will certainly take your recommendation on this book. I recently read "In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day" and was greatly challenged and encouraged.
We think of going on a "wild goose chase" as a negative...running around after something we can never catch - but just from reading his line about calling it by another name "adventure" I'm sure he will turn my thought processes on their ear in the same way "In a Pit" made me look at circumstances in a new light.
We can always stand to break the mold of "the way we've always done things" by seeing the same old issues with new perspective to bring about revival and change (perhaps another thought for the 1 prayer for our church - like a Lays potato chip, I can't have just one!)
I will certainly take your recommendation on this book. I recently read "In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day" and was greatly challenged and encouraged.
We think of going on a "wild goose chase" as a negative...running around after something we can never catch - but just from reading his line about calling it by another name "adventure" I'm sure he will turn my thought processes on their ear in the same way "In a Pit" made me look at circumstances in a new light.
We can always stand to break the mold of "the way we've always done things" by seeing the same old issues with new perspective to bring about revival and change (perhaps another thought for the 1 prayer for our church - like a Lays potato chip, I can't have just one!)
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