One 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 BattersonYou don't have to do everything right as a parent, but there is one thing you cannot afford to get wrong. That one thing is prayer. You'll never be a perfect parent, but you can be a praying parent. Prayer is your highest privilege as a parent. There is nothing you can do that will have a higher return on investment. In fact, the dividends are eternal.
Mark Batterson