In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day

by Batterson, Mark

• ISBN13: 9781590527153
• ISBN10: 1590527151
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-10-16
• Publisher: Multnomah

Summary

Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn't chase. You will look back longingly on risks not taken, opportunities not seized, and dreams not pursued. Stop running away from what scares you most and start chasing the God-ordained opportunities that cross your path.In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Dayis inspired by one of the most obscure yet courageous acts recorded in Scripture, a blessed and audacious act that left no regrets: "Benaiah chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it" (2 Samuel 23:20 -21). Unleash the lion chaser within! What if the life you really want, and the future God wants for you, is hiding right now in your biggest problem, your worst failurehellip; your greatest fear ? Story Behind the Book "Our best days often start out as our worst days. And our greatest opportunities are often disguised as our biggest problems. You can land in a pit with a lion on a snowy day, and it will seem like the end of the road. But God is in the recycling business. He recycles past experiences and uses them to prepare us for future opportunities. That is the story of my life. And that is the story of your life. Look in the rearview mirror long enough and yours"ll see that God has purposely positioned you everywhere yours"ve been-even when it seemed yours"d taken a wrong turn." -Mark Batterson

Author Biography

Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church ( www.theaterchurch.com ) in Washington DC . Targeting emerging generations, 73 percent of NCCers are single twentysomethings that live or work on Capitol Hill. Currently one church with three locations, the vision of NCC is to meet in movie theaters @ metro stops throughout the DC area. The theaterchurch.com podcast is one of the fastest-growing church podcasts in America . Mark is also a daily blogger @ www.markbatterson.com . Mark lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and three children.

Table of Contents

Locking Eyes with Your Lion	p. 9
The Odd Thing About Odds	p. 21
Unlearning Your Fears	p. 41
The Art of Reframing	p. 59
Guaranteed Uncertainty	p. 79
Playing It Safe Is Risky	p. 101
Grab Opportunity by the Mane	p. 125
The Importance of Looking Foolish	p. 147
Unleash the Lion Chaser Within	p. 167
Acknowledgments	p. 173
Endnotes	p. 175
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