If the kingdom of God had departments, we’d want to work in research and development. We felt like Jesus didn’t hang out at the synagogue, he hung out at wells. Coffeehouses are postmodern wells. Let’s not wait for people to… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
I just don't think pastors should turn their pulpits into public policy platforms. It cheapens the gospel. Our congregation doesn't need another political opinion. They need spiritual revelation. They don't need to think about politics on the weekend. They need… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“The path of least resistance never gets us where we want to go. Shortcuts always end up being cul-de-sacs. The key to spiritual growth is the willingness to go out of your way for God. You will find God in uncomfortable places at inconvenient times. But if you go out of your way for God, God will go out of… — Mark Batterson Copy Share
If you've never had a God-sized dream that scared you half to death, then you haven't really come to life. If you've never been… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
Part of my driving desire as a pastor is to remove every obstacle except the cross that would keep people from coming to faith… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“even if the people could no longer hear God, he believed that God could still hear them.” — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“You can’t play the man if you don’t pray the price. That’s how God turns the heart. You’ll never be a perfect parent, but… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
The antidote for fear of failure is not success but small doses of failure. — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
God is in the résumé-building business. He is always using past experiences to prepare us for future opportunities. — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
“Society's goal is to make us less foolish. From the cradle to grave the pressure is on: "Be normal!" Our inner fool may be… — Mark Batterson Copy Share Image
