In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars
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| Rating | : | 4.99 (570 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B001T45I6M |
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| Number of Pages | : | 442 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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I appreciate his willingness to take bold risks and go to extraordinary lengths to reach our culture with a message that is truly relevant.” — Ed Young, senior pastor, Fellowship Church“Don’t settle for a normal life. 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 Day is 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). Read this book and you’ll see what I mean.” — Craig Groeschel, pastor of
"I needed this" according to Kym. This is NOT a book to read before bed. it is a cup of coffee in itself and packs just enough power each day to move you forward for Christ and for others you love. It IS repetitive. It NEEDS to be. My eyes are openWe are dead in our pews , dead in our relationships and we have been dead so long, we dont even see it or know how to come alive anymore. With the mantra of chasing lions, slowly I began to awaken. Now, I am a fool, a child AND a lion chaser. Be w. An encouraging book that will help you to see opportunity in life's most difficult challenges Mark Batterson’s “In a Pit With A Lion On a Snowy Day” is a challenging and encouraging book based on the story of Benaiah in the Old Testament. There is very little in the bible about Benaiah. We know that eventually he became one of David’s bodyguards and at some point was leader of part of David’s army. We also know that all of that happened after one snowy day, he chased a lion into a pit and killed it. Batterson uses that . It's got Grit! Jeanie This is one of my all time favorite books - this is a second copy because I highly recommended it to someone else, loaned it to them and then didn't get it back! It's a must-have on my library shelf and I revisit it frequently. I love a book with grit - and this book not only has grit - but makes you wanna reach in there and pull out some grit in your life as well!
His writing is honest and insightful. In this book, he compels us to look both behind and ahead to discover answers to the ‘whys’ in our lives. Praise for In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day:“A thoughtful and energetic leader, Mark Batterson presses us to consider how we live out our faith in the world around us. Mark has become one of the most important voices for a new generation. Anything he touches changes lives. As a writer, he communicates wisdom and hope with both energy and clarity.”-Brian McLaren, Author and activist“As a leader and teacher, Mark Batterson brings imagination, energy, and insight. Mark’s genuine warmth and sincerity spill over into his communication, combining an intense love for his community with a passionate desire to see them living the li
One church with eight campuses, NCC also owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, the Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. . He and his wife, Lora, have three children, and love living on Capitol Hill. Mark Batterson is the New York Times best-selling author of a dozen books, including The Circle Maker