I'm a big fan of Mark Batterson's books. If you haven't read "In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day" then stop what you are doing, buy that book, and start reading it today!I was lucky enough to get a pre-released copy of Mark's newest book "Primal." In Primal Mark challenges readers to get back to the heart of what it means to follow Jesus...to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. I love Mark's writing style. His writing makes me feel smarter at the same time he puts his lofty knowledge on the bottom shelf so I don't feel like an idiot. He quotes psychologists, facts about the universe, and theologians like sports statistics. At the same time he offers practical application that challenges the reader to put what they read into action.
Some of my favorite quotes are "It's much easier to act like a Christian than it is to react like one," "Most of us let what we cannot do keep us from doing what we can," The Bible isn't meant to be read reactively. It is meant to be prayed proactively. There are thousands of promises waiting to be claimed."
Primal is a great read and without a doubt it should be one of your first reads in 2010. Primal hits shelves today or you can purchase it here.
i have mixed reviews on this one...i think there is a great message here...just a few things that do not sit right with me...
ReplyDeleteNice review. Glad to get the word on Mark's latest book.
ReplyDeleteThose quotes are great...Billy has mentioned the book "In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day" and said he wants to read that one. He's getting "It" for Christmas...another book he keeps saying he wants to read. Maybe I'll read them too...they sound good!
ReplyDeleteBrian, did you read the book?
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