Uniqueness isn't a virtue. It's a responsibility. Mark Batterson More Quotes by Mark Batterson More Quotes From Mark Batterson Nine times out of 10, criticism is a defense mechanism. We criticize in others what we don't like in ourselves. Mark Batterson defensecriticismnine If the kingdom of God had departments, we’d want to work in research and development. We felt like Jesus didn’t hang out at the synagogue, he hung out at wells. Coffeehouses are postmodern wells. Let’s not wait for people to come to us, let’s go to them. Mark Batterson research-and-developmentpeoplejesus What sets lion chasers apart isn’t the outcome. It’s the courage to chase God-sized dreams. Mark Batterson lionsoutcomesdream The supernatural laws of prayer defy the natural laws of time and space. Mark Batterson spaceprayerlaw I think a pastor used to be viewed as the one-stop ministry shop. The pastor served on every committee, volunteered at every event, and made all the hospital visits. I think that is changing and I think that is healthy. Both for the pastor and the congregation. Mark Batterson healthypastthinking May you keep dreaming until the day you die. May imagination overtake memory. May you die young at a ripe old age. Mark Batterson imaginationdreammemories The key to getting out of the boat is hearing the voice of God. Mark Batterson hearingvoicekeys Imagination is the road less taken, but it is the pathway of prayer. Mark Batterson takenimaginationprayer The gospel costs nothing but it demands everything. Mark Batterson costleadershipchristian Nolan Bushnell, the creator of the Atari video game system, once stated, ‘Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has had an idea, It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it who makes a difference. Mark Batterson creativitytakengames The healthiest and holiest people are the people who laugh at themselves the most. Failure helps us take God more seriously and ourselves less seriously. Mark Batterson helpinglaughingpeople When we cling too tightly to what God did last, we often miss what God wants to do next. Mark Batterson lastsmissingwant And when you pray to God regularly, irregular things happen on a regular basis. Mark Batterson basesprayinghappens Lion chasers are humble enough to let God call the shots and brave enough to follow where He leads. Mark Batterson bravehumbleletting-go Do you trust that God is for you even when He doesn’t give you what you asked for? Mark Batterson giving Prayer adds an element of surprise to your life that is more fun than a surprise party or surprise gift or surprise romance. In fact, prayer turns life into a party, into a gift, into a romance. Mark Batterson partyprayerfun Leaders need the courage to acknowledge when something isn't working. Mark Batterson acknowledgeleaderneeds If you want to see God move make a move. Mark Batterson make-a-movewantmoving Whether we write lyrics or craft legislation, sell homes or teach classes, design spaces or open franchises, prayer is a critical part of the creative process. Don’t just brainstorm; praystorm. Mark Batterson prayerhomewriting CONVICTIONS are lessons learned from experiences we’d never want to go through again, but wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. Mark Batterson lesson-learnedlessonsworld
