Wild Goose Chase

I was thrilled to get a sneak peek at Mark Batterson’s latest book, “Wild Goose Chase.”

Batterson’s previous book, “In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day” was such a huge hit and had a great impact on me personally.  But if I’m honest, I expected “Wild Goose Chase” to fall short because the expectations were so high.   But I was pleasantly surprised as I read it.  The book is a great sequal to “In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day.”

• This book is great for the person who needs to reclaim the adventure in their life.
• This book is ideal for the person who knows about their faith but needs a kick in the butt to live it out.
• This book is motivating for the person who is sick and tired of settling for less than God’s best for their lives.
• This book is useful for the person who needs to dream bigger dreams and set larger, more audacious goals.
• This book is encouraging for the person who wants to be inspired by a real person who struggles with real life issues yet dares to live a life in pursuit of God-ordained passions.

Personally, the book couldn’t have arrived at a better time.  With less than three weeks until the first gathering of Project Church, it helped put some wind in my sails and remind me why I’m doing what I’m doing.  To lead others to live the lives they were meant to live.

I was particularly moved by this section:

“Some of us live as if we expect to hear God say, “Well thought, good and faithful servant!” or “Well said, good and faithful servant!”  God isn’t going to say either of those things. There is only one commendation, and it is the by-product of pursing God-ordained passions: “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:23)

“Wild Goose Chase” ends with a motivational manifesto which has become a trademark of Mark Batterson.   I suggest you grab a copy of the book and check it out.  Also, check out Mark’s blog to view more snippets from the book and other thoughts from one of the premier authors of our age.

Thanks for the words and inspiration Mark.

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Summary

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.

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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