Chase the Lion at Catalyst
The Threads team had a great time at Catalyst ‘08 in Atlanta, GA. We met so many people who are using the Threads small group studies with their college students and young adults. Daniel and Kirstin Shontere, the couple in the video, teach the Young Life College group in Bradenton, FL and had a great story about how Chase the Lion, by Mark Batterson, impacted the lives of their students. Take a look! Click here to download a free sample of Chase the Lion.
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Hey, I received a comment from you on my blog a few weeks ago asking for my feedback on Chase the Lion. Hopefully, this is where you wanted me to post! :)
I was so inspired by this book! After noticing it for a very good price at my church bookstore, and having it recommended by a few of my friends, I decided to give it a go.
Mark Batterson writes in a very informal, informative manner. I can easily read on and on, but the book is divided into sections so it’s easy to put it down if need-be. I loved the end of chapter reviews. It’s a great way to kind of see the whole overview of the chapter you just finished and it’s great for referencing even after you’ve finished the book!
I learned so much from this book, like to: Look for opportunities. Grab life by the mane. Live in prayer mode. Each of these examples are presented fully in the book. It’s amazing how a whole book can be written on such a small section of scripture and on one man’s courageous acts! This is definitely a good read and worth the time and money!
1 | Augusta
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 9:38pm
Thanks for the feedback! Mark is great guy,writer, and pastor. Have you had a chance to read his 2nd book Wild Goose Chase? I read it right before some of the Threads team headed up to DC to meet with Mark about the Wild Goose Chase Bible study from Threads, which will release next year. Here is the intro from www.chasethegoose.com
“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.”
Hope you will check it out. Thanks again for visiting the Threads blog!
2 | Jenny Williams
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 6:35am
Wow, I just noticed Wild Goose Chase at my church’s bookstore and thought, “Huh, I should pick that up!”
I’ll be putting in on my birthday/Christmas list. :)
3 | Augusta
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 10:37am
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