“To be certain of God is to be uncertain in all our ways, you never know what a day may bring. This is generally said with a sign of sadness; it should rather be an expression of breathless expectation.” – Oswald Chambers
He (Benaiah) also had gone down and killed a lion in the midst of a pit on a snowy day. (2 Samuel 23:20b)
What is God calling you to do today and this week?
How can embracing uncertainty help you take that first step?
Announcement: If you’re available and feel called to …

“A curse is going to be broken off of our nation, from Virginia… Virginia is the “Covenant Root” state!” – prophetic words spoken by Dutch Sheets and Chuck Pierce in March 2004 during their 50 State Tour
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:19)
Are you sick of religion but hungry for God?
Do you want to see your city reached for Jesus?
If you answered “yes” to …

Looking at life through the frame of Scripture is the key to overcoming adversity. – Mark Batterson
“For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,” (Philippians 1:29)
How does someone like Charles overcome adversity?
How do you overcome adversity?
This week we continue with our series about seven lion chasing skills: defying odds, facing fears, overcoming adversity, embracing uncertainty, taking risks, seizing opportunities, and looking foolish.
In his video sermon message about “Overcoming Adversity,” Mark Batterson shares a story …

God wants to recondition our guilt with grace. And He wants to recondition our fear with faith! – Mark Batterson
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18)
Are you living your life in a way that is worth telling stories about?
Today we continue our Chase the Lion series with the topic “Facing Fears.” Once again, much of today’s content in excerpted from Mark Batterson’s teaching.
Fear Factor: It is so …

“How big is God?” may the most important question you ever ask! Your answer to that question will determine your spiritual future. – Mark Batterson
There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two of Moab’s mightiest warriors. Another time he chased a lion down into a pit. Then, despite the snow and slippery ground, he caught the lion and killed it. Another time, armed only with a club, he killed a great Egyptian warrior who was armed with …

“Life is made up of moments.” – Mark Batterson
“Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3)
What if the life you really want is hidden in your biggest problem, your worst failure?
Yesterday I talked about how my God connection to GW Dameron led me to Mark Batterson’s personal blog and then to the Chase the Lion website. The slogan for Chase the Lion is “How to grab life by the mane.”
As I spent …

“Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn’t chase.” – Mark Batterson
Everyone helped his neighbor, And said to his brother, “Be of good courage!” (Isaiah 41:6)
What lion in your life do you need to chase down?
In yesterday’s devotional, I shared how God connected me with GW Cameron, who is starting a new church in Culpeper called “City on a Hill Church.” In the process of visiting GW’s personal blog, I was led to visit his favorite blogs. That led me to Mark Batterson’s …

“When the Lord gets a hold of us, there is new construction that occurs. There is renovation. And there is demolition.” – GW Dameron in his personal blog
“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14)
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the spiritual climate of your city? (10 best)
What can you team up with to improve that?
I want to share an amazing story with you – something only God could have orchestrated. On April 17, 2008, I …

“Your goals choose your mentors!” – Dr. Mike Murdock, founder of The Wisdom Center
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12)
Who do you know who can mentor or coach you to overcome your 3 biggest LIFE challenges?
During the UNCOMMON Journaling for Destiny (Journaling 201) course, my pastor, Matt Gregory, shared that he has always been very good at math and fascinated by numbers. Careful meditation on the Word of God reveals that our heavenly Father is a God of numbers. He …

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Jesus said, “ASK, and it will be given to you” (Matthew 7:7a)
I’m currently taking an outstanding 8 week course led by Debra Thompson Roedl, one of the top Internet marketing strategists in the world. She stresses the importance of asking people questions to best meet their needs. While this …