“ That is the heavenly Father's deepest impulse toward us. You are the apple of His eye. And anyone who messes with you messes with Him. His protective instincts are most poignantly seen at the cross -… Mark Batterson
“ Dr. Neal Roese makes a fascinating distinction between two types of regret: regrets of action and regrets of inaction. Mark Batterson
“ God is in the résumé-building business. He is always using past experiences to prepare us for future opportunities. Mark Batterson
“ God is in the business of strategically positioning us in the right place at the right time. A sense of destiny is our birthright as followers of Christ. God is awfully good at getting us where He wan… Mark Batterson
“ What sets lion chasers apart isn’t the outcome. It’s the courage to chase God-sized dreams. Mark Batterson
“ Jesus proclaimed the favor of God in His very first sermon. Then He sealed the deal with His death and resurrection. Favor is a function of surrender. If we don't hold out on God, God will not hold ou… Mark Batterson
“ ...there is nothing you possess that wasn't given to you by God. It's His prerogative to give. And it's His prerogative to take away. But there is one thing that can never be taken from you, and that… Mark Batterson
“ Put your Isaac on the altar! Then, and only then, will you see what God can do. He cannot give back what you do not give up. But if you surrender yourself to Him, He will provide the ram in the thicke… Mark Batterson
“ ...the true value of an offering isn't measured by how much we give. It's measured by how much we keep...By definition, a sacrifice must involve sacrifice... Mark Batterson
“ The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God, and if we fear Him, we don't have to fear anyone or anything else. Mark Batterson
“ Faith is unlearning this senseless worries and misguided beliefs that keep us captive. It is far more complex than simply modifying behavior. Faith is rewiring the human brain. We are literally upgrad… Mark Batterson
“ Worship is forgetting about what's wrong with you and remembering what's right with God. Mark Batterson
“ The author gives an interesting naval etymology of the word "opportunity". It referred to days in which sailing ships had to wait outside a port for the appropriate tide, which then was their chance u… Mark Batterson
“ As Edison is credited with saying, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." We all want to be successful, but most of us aren't willing to do what… Mark Batterson
“ Pride is a by-product of insecurity. And the more insecure a person is, the more monuments they need to build.There is a fine line between 'Thy kingdom come' and 'my kingdom come.' If you cross the li… Mark Batterson
