“Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” — Anonymous
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15)
If you were certain your life as you know it would end in a few weeks, what would be your biggest regret? Why?
Today is Day 2 in the 30 days series titled “One Month To Live” and based on Kerry and Chris Shook’s recently released book by that same title. “One Month …

“Success is making the most of every opportunity!” – Mark Batterson
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. (Col 4:5, NKJV)
Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities. (Col 4:5, Darby’s Translation)
Make the most of every opportunity. (Col 4:5, another translation)
What mode are you living in – survival mode or prayer mode?
Seeing and seizing opportunities is an underappreciated dimension of spiritual maturity. We are surrounded by God-ordained opportunities – opportunities to love, opportunities to laugh, opportunities to give, opportunities to learn, opportunities to serve, opportunities to give. …

“It is small acts of courage that change the course of history.” – Mark Batterson
Again, it (the Kingdom of God) will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property (opportunities) to them.
What small act of courage is the Holy Spirit prompting you to take?
When are you going to take it?
Announcement:
I apologize for not being able to write and send out devotionals on Thursday and Friday of last week. God has the floodgates of heaven open right now for me and I’ve run …

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 …