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 BattersonOne of the truest tests of spiritual maturity is seeing the miraculous in the monotonous.
Mark BattersonIf the kingdom of God had departments, weโd want to work in research and development. We felt like Jesus didnโt hang out at the synagogue, he hung out at wells. Coffeehouses are postmodern wells. Letโs not wait for people to come to us, letโs go to them.
Mark BattersonOur Heavenly Father is far too wise and loves us far too much to give us everything we ask for.
Mark BattersonGod 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 wants us to go. But hereโs the catch: The right place often seems like the wrong place, and the right time often seems like the wrong time.
Mark Batterson