Coming Soon: THE BLESSING OF YOU by Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey

Through engaging rhyme, pastor and bestselling author Mark Batterson and his daughter encourage young children to discover the joys of both counting their blessings and being a blessing to others.

Count your blessings two by two—
and bless the world with the blessing of YOU!

God’s blessings can be found all around us, and even young children can learn to see and appreciate these gifts—from the smell of freshly baked cookies to the joy of climbing a tree! But God doesn’t just intend for us to receive blessings; He also wants us to bless others.

With whimsical rhyme and delightful illustrations, The Blessing of You helps young children recognize signs of God’s generosity and [ … ]

Book Announcement: GOD SPEAKS IN WHISPERS by Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey

Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming picture book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!

God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God’s voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God’s whisper.

Retailer Announcement: GOD SPEAKS IN WHISPERS by Mark Batterson & Summer Batterson Dailey

Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming picture book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer!

God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest readers look for God’s voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his Word. With a charming rhyme pattern and vivid pictures, Mark and Summer Batterson invite little ones to imagine how God might be showing them love every day, by leaning in close to hear God’s whisper.

Book Trailer: CHASE THE LION WEEKLY PLANNER by Mark Batterson

The perfect companion product to New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson’s compelling manifesto, Chase the Lion. 

This undated week-at-a-glance 12-month planner features excerpts from Chase the Lion sprinkled throughout to encourage the user to face their fears, defy the odds, and hold tight to God. Each week has space in the margin for trackable items such as the week’s goals, goals met, prayer requests, to-do lists, etc. At the end of each month is a page of self-evaluation questions and space to write a step toward a personal manifesto. Finally, the planner will wrap up with a multi-year calendar for user reference.

Sneak Peek: DOUBLE BLESSING by Mark Batterson

Read the first chapter of Double Blessing.

New York Times best-selling author and pastor invites readers to pursue, recognize, and flip every blessing from God. He provides the tools necessary to inventory one’s blessings and participate in double blessing—that moment when a blessing in your life is leveraged to doubly bless another.

Mark Batterson believes it’s possible to experience more of God’s blessing—but that might look different than you would initially expect. The first wave of blessing is that which God gives you: time, treasure, talent. The double blessing, the second movement in this relationship, is our giving back to God by giving to others. In a day where divine flourishing and godly stewardship has been reduced to a hashtag: #blessed, Batterson challenges readers to pursue true, God-glorifying blessing and experience an exponential impact by participating in the double blessing.

Mark Batterson on the Catalyst Podcast – Hearing God’s Voice

 

Jason Haynes at Catalyst Chats With Mark Batterson and Talks About Hearing God’s Voice

Jason Haynes:

So at Catalyst we’re really excited to have Mark Batterson here with us on the Catalyst Podcast today. Many of you probably know Mark as the pastor of National Community Church in Washington DC. Author of several books including “The Circle Maker” his newest book “Whisper” which we’re gonna talk about in just a little bit and he’s also been a long time friend of Catalyst. So, Mark, we’re happy to have you. Why don’t we just start by, I would love to just get a little bit of update from you. What’s going on with the church and how things are going.

Mark Batterson:

Yeah, Jason. It’s great to be with you. I’m [ … ]

WHISPER by Mark Batterson – Small Group Discussion Questions (PDF)

The voice that spoke the cosmos into existence is the same voice that parted the Red sea, and made the sun stand still in the midday sky. One day, this voice will make all things new, but it’s also speaking to you now!

Download this free reflection and discussion guide, which is perfect for small group or individual study.

You’ll find more resources, including sermon notes, downloads, graphics, and more, at MarkBatterson.com/Whisper

SNEAK PEEK: CHASE THE LION by Mark Batterson

Read the first chapter of Chase the Lion.

Run TO the Roar!

When the image of a man-eating beast travels through the optic nerve and into the visual cortex, the brain sends the body a simple but urgent message: run away! That’s what normal people do, but not lion chasers. Rather than seeing a five hundred pound problem, they see an opportunity for God to show up and show His power..

Chase the Lion is more than a catch phrase; it’s a radically different approach to life. It’s only when we stop fearing failure that we can fully seize opportunity by the mane. With grit and gusto, New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson delivers a bold message to everyone with a big dream.

Quit playing it safe and start running towards the roar!

This is a wake-up call [ … ]

CHASE THE LION – Manifesto

Mark Batterson, in his new book, Chase the Lion, shares “The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto” and now you can download that manifesto to print out or add to your computer’s desktop as wallpaper.

Click here to download printable pdf version of the The Lion Chaeser’s Manifesto

Click below to download The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto wallpaper for your computer or mobile device

Wallpaper, sized for 1280 x 720 monitor
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The Lion Chaser’s Manifesto by Mark Batterson

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SNEAK PEEK: IN A PIT WITH A LION ON A SNOWY DAY by Mark Batterson

Read the first chapter of In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day.

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 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). Unleash the lion chaser within!

What if the life you really want, and the future [ … ]