New Releases by Mark Batterson

Somewhere along the way, our culture lost its definition of manhood, leaving generations of men and men-to-be confused about their roles, responsibilities, relationships, and the reason God made them men. It''s into this "no man''s land" that New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson declares his mantra for manhood: play the man. In this inspiring call to something greater, he helps men understand what it means to be a man of God by unveiling seven virtues of manhood. Mark shares inspiring stories of manhood, including the true story of the hero and martyr Polycarp, who first heard the voice from heaven say, "Play the man." Mark couples those stories with practical ideas about how to disciple the next generation of men. This is more than a book; it''s a movement of men who will settle for nothing less than fulfilling their highest calling to be the man and the father God has destined them to be. Play the man. Make the man.

"Si..." es una palabra pequeña, pero poderosa. Muchas personas se estancan en pensar o decir "si solo..." o "qué pasaría si..." arrastrándose por la vida marcados por el remordimiento. Pero Dios quiere que vivamos vidas marcadas con posibilidades, con la actitud de "qué tal si..." que anticipa el futuro con confianza. ¿Por qué? Porque la respuesta a "Si Dios es por nosotros, ¿quién contra nosotros?" es "Nadie". Dios siempre está de nuestro lado. Todos los días, de todas las maneras. Con el entusiasmo que le caracteriza y su gozo contagioso, Mark Batterson ayuda a los lectores a superar sentimientos de culpa, miedo, y duda, porque en Cristo no hay condenación. Desempacando las promesas de Romanos 8, le muestra a los lectores que somos más que vencedores, ahora mismo y para siempre. Y por eso, las posibilidades de nuestras vidas son ilimitadas. Todos los cristianos se sentirán libertados por esta lectura inspiradora y entretenida. If is a powerful little word. Some people are stuck in "if only," trudging through lives marked with regret. But God wants us to live lives marked with possibilities, with the "what if" attitude that looks forward to the future with confidence. Why? Because the answer to "If God is for us, who can be against us?" is "No one." God is always on our side. Every day, in every way. With his trademark enthusiasm and contagious joy, Mark Batterson helps readers overcome feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt, because in Christ there is no condemnation. Unpacking the promises of Romans 8, he shows readers that they are more than conquerors—right now and forever. And because of that, the possibilities for their lives are limitless. Christians from all walks of life will find themselves set free by this inspiring and entertaining read.

Over 100,000 copies sold! Quit playing it safe and start running toward 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 best-selling author Mark Batterson delivers a bold message to everyone with a big dream. This is a wake-up call to stop living as if the purpose of life was to simply arrive safely at death. Our dreams should scare us. They should be so big that without God they would be impossible to achieve. Quit running away from what you’re afraid of. Chase the lion! Change the world! What is your five-hundred-pound dream? In this highly anticipated sequel to his best-selling In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson invites lion chasers everywhere to chase dreams so impossible that victory demands we face our fears, defy the odds, and hold tight to God. These are the kind of dreams that will make you a bigger person and the world a better place. Based upon 2 Samuel 23, Chase the Lion tells the true story of an ancient warrior named Benaiah who chased a lion into a pit on a snowy day—and then killed it. For most people, that situation wouldn’t just be a problem…it would be the last problem they ever faced. For Benaiah, it was an opportunity to step into his destiny. After defeating the lion, he landed his dream job as King David’s bodyguard and eventually became commander-in-chief of Israel’s army under King Solomon. Written in a way that both challenges and encourages, this revolutionary book will help unleash the faith and courage you need to identify, chase, and catch the five-hundred-pound dreams in your life.

Si vivieras tu vida otra vez, ¿qué harías de manera diferente? El autor de éxitos de ventas del New York Times, Mark Batterson, y su mentor, Richard Foth, te ayudarán a responder a esa pregunta antes de que sea demasiado tarde. Narrando sus historias, Mark y Dick te desafían a correr más riesgos, a soñar cosas más grandes, y a dejar de vivir como si el propósito de la vida fuera llegar a la muerte. Su sabiduría acumulada en sus 117 vueltas alrededor del sol, irradia de estas páginas, que fueron escritas con el corazón. ¿Quieres aprovechar tu vida al máximo, y exprimir de ella cada gota de aventura? Inspírate con esta franca celebración de la vida que Jesús murió para darte. Este libro excepcional te demostrará que: La vida es una aventura llena de momentos que te marcan. Es mejor dar a tus hijos experiencias que posesiones. Cuando ves la vida como una aventura, tus sueños ya nunca están lejos de ti. Se critica creando. Mientras más sabes, más sabes lo mucho que no sabes. Nunca es demasiado tarde para ser quien debiste haber sido. En cada vuelta alrededor del sol, está la inefable aventura de vivir, ¡siempre escoge la aventura! If you had your life to live over again, what would you do differently? New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson and his mentor, Richard Foth, will help you answer that question before it’s too late. In a storytelling style, Mark and Richard challenge you to take more risks, dream bigger dreams, and quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. The accumulated wisdom from their combined 117 trips around the sun radiates from every heartfelt page. Do you want to grab life and squeeze every ounce of adventure out of it? Be inspired by this unapologetic celebration of the life Jesus died to give us.

Chase the Lion: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown is a six-session young adult Bible study that expands the message of Mark Batterson''s best-selling book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. Inspired by a fearless warrior named Benaiah (2 Sam. 23:20) who changed the course of his future by winning a battle with a real lion, this study examines biblical and modern-day examples of people who were willing to put everything on the line, take risks, seize opportunities, face fears, embrace uncertainty, and look foolish when it comes to chasing after God-given opportunities. Our current Christian culture doesn''t usually encourage sensible people to chase after risky opportunities and dreams. We want to believe that if it''s a good decision, it will always be and feel safe because that''s the way God wants life to be. But what if you discovered that the fulfilling life God wants for you is hiding behind a present problem, a past failure, or a lifelong fear? Unsure about where to start? Pop in the Enhanced CD and read "What Did I Sign Up For? How to lead a successful discussion-driven Bible study." Click around some more and you''ll find a PDF of "The Chase the Lion Leader Guide" which explains how to incorporate each Enhanced CD feature, a Playlist of songs that continue the themes of Chase the Lion, and other electronic goodies to enhance your ongoing communication with your group.

Chase the Lion: Stepping Confidently Into the Unknown is a 6-session young adult Bible study inspired by a fearless warrior named Benaiah (2 Sam. 23:20) who changed the course of his future by winning a battle with a real lion. This study examines biblical and modern-day examples of people who were willing to take risks, seize opportunities, and face fears when it comes to chasing after God-given opportunities.

Transform Your If Only Regrets into What If Possibilities If is a powerful little word. Some people are stuck in "if only," trudging through lives marked with regret. But God wants us to live lives marked with possibilities, with the "what if" attitude that looks forward to the future with confidence. Why? Because the answer to "If God is for us, who can be against us?" is "No one." God is always on our side. Every day, in every way. With his trademark enthusiasm and contagious joy, Mark Batterson helps readers overcome feelings of guilt, fear, and doubt, because in Christ there is no condemnation. Unpacking the promises of Romans 8, he shows readers that they are more than conquerors--right now and forever. And because of that, the possibilities for their lives are limitless. Christians from all walks of life will find themselves set free by this inspiring and entertaining read. Now in paper.

New York Times bestselling author and pastor unpacks Romans 8, reminding readers that God is for them--all the time, in every way imaginable. Participant''s guide.

New York Times bestselling author and pastor unpacks Romans 8, reminding readers that God is for them--all the time, in every way imaginable. Kit includes book, DVD, and participant''s guide.

If is a powerful little word. This short book inspires readers to grasp that power for themselves and embrace God''s extraordinary possibilities for their lives.

Mark Batterson fordert dazu heraus, nicht länger halbe Sache zu machen und im geistlichen Niemandsland stecken zu bleiben, sondern alles für den auf eine Karte zu setzen, der alles in allem ist. Die rettende Gnade ist ein Geschenk - sie kostet nichts, aber fordert alles von uns. Es geht darum, alles für Gott zu geben. Dazu braucht es Mut. Kompromisslose Integrität. Wahre Opferbereitschaft. Oft haben wir Angst, etwas zu verpassen, wenn wir alles in Gottes Hände legen, aber das Gegenteil ist der Fall: Wir verpassen das, was er für uns hat. Doch wenn wir Gott nichts vorenthalten, wird auch er uns nichts vorenthalten.

What happens when we take Jesus at his word when he says, "I have come that you might have life and have it to the full?" New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson and his mentor Richard Foth have done just that with their lives--and in A Trip around the Sun, they show readers how they too can experience their life and faith as the ultimate adventure. In a fun, storytelling style, Mark and Dick challenge readers to shake off fear, dream big, and quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. The accumulated wisdom from their combined 117 trips around the sun radiates from every heartfelt page, invigorating those of us who have found ourselves stuck in a rut dug by our sense of duty and our fear of the unknown. Anyone who wants to grab life and squeeze every ounce of joy out of it will be inspired by this unapologetic celebration of the life Jesus died to give us.

When Jesus walked out of the tomb, the word impossible was removed from our vocabulary. Highlighting the greatest miracle Jesus ever performed, One Little Yes Can Change Your Life shows readers that the miracle of the resurrection is both a historical event and a reality for our lives today. According to Mark Batterson, "Easter isn''t something we celebrate one day a year. It''s something we celebrate every day in every way." But even the resurrection was missed by those who weren''t looking for it. He encourages readers to train themselves to see Jesus''s miracles as the outward signs of his inner power and glory. Perfect for bulk purchases for giveaways at churches--especially during Lent or Easter--One Little Yes Can Change Your Life allows readers to experience the wonder of the resurrection for the first time or like the first time. Batterson''s enthusiastic writing imbues readers with a palpable excitement as they consider what the resurrection means for their own lives.

Descubre el poder de la oración audaz y de una aún más audaz fe en las promesas de Dios, por medio de este nuevo devocional de cuarenta días, Dibuja el círculo, escrito por Mark Batterson, autor del best seller del New York Times El hacedor de círculos.

Mark Batterson has a surprising secret weapon to parenting: prayer. Batterson shares a perfect blend of biblical yet practical advice that will revolutionize parents’ prayer lives by giving them a guide describing seven important ways to pray for their children, such as praying for a hedge of protection and forming prayer circles. Using stories and experience, Batterson shares seven prayer circles that will help parents pray for their kids. In this book parents will learn how to: Create prayer lists unique to the their family Claim God-inspired promises for their children Turn their family circle into a prayer circle Discover their child''s life themes As Batterson says, “I realize that not everyone inherited a prayer legacy like I did, but you can leave a legacy for generations to come. Your prayers have the power to shape the destiny of your children and your children''s children. It''s time to start circling.” This new version contains 15,000 words of brand-new content.

Perfect for churches and small groups, the dvd, participant''s guide, and curriculum kit for Mark Batterson''s new book will help readers delve deeper into the God who is bigger than any of our problems.

Do we believe that God still does miracles? Do we expect him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in, day-out lives? Maybe we''d like to see miracles, but it''s hard to see past our problems. All that is about to change, like water into wine. "There are miracles all around us all the time," says Mark Batterson, "but you won''t see them if you don''t know how to look for them." Now the bestselling author of The Circle Maker reveals the incredible power of the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Batterson shows how they were not simply something Jesus did in the past, but something he wants to do now, in the present. He shares true stories of people today who are experiencing miracles in their lives. And he brings to light countless miracles, big and small, that we take for granted every day that point us toward the One who healed the sick, calmed the storm, and yes, even raised the dead. But this is more than a book about miracles. It''s a book about the only One who can perform them. Batterson cautions readers, "Don''t just seek miracles. Seek Jesus. And if you seek Jesus, miracles will find you." Nothing has changed since Jesus called Lazarus out of his tomb four days after his funeral. Our impossible situations still double as God''s greatest opportunity to reveal his glory. No matter how big the problem is, God is bigger still. Anyone who longs to see God work in miraculous ways today will love Batterson''s faith-building, life-giving message.

Halfway is no way to live. Quit holding back. Quit holding out. It’s time to go all in and all out for God. The good news is this: If you don’t hold out on God, God won’t hold out on you. If you give everything you have to follow Jesus, you’ll receive amazing spiritual rewards. But this reality also comes with a deeper truth: Nothing belongs to you. Not even you. In All In: Student Edition, Mark and Parker Batterson explore what going all in can mean for your life, sharing unique illustrations and unforgettable stories, as well as compelling accounts of biblical characters. Throughout, they demonstrate the amazing things that can happen when you surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Mark Batterson writes: “When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”

Nunca ha habido y nunca volverá a haber nadie igual a ti. Pero eso no es un elogio para ti. Es un elogio para el Dios que te creó. ¿El problema? Que pocas personas descubren la identidad que Dios les ha dado, y que las hace diferentes a todas las demás. Mark Batterson le da a esta distinción de origen divino el nombre de Identidad del alma.A Dios le encantaría presentarte a ti mismo.En Identidad del alma, Mark derrama la profundidad y la energía por las que es famoso en un esfuerzo por ayudarte a experimentar el gozo de descubrir quién eres... y la libertad de descubrir quién no eres. La maravillosa realidad es que tu exclusividad es al mismo tiempo que un regalo de Dios para ti, un regalo tuyo para Dios.Identidad del alma, un libro de autodescubrimiento que pone en el centro a Dios y no a nuestro yo, te anima a reconocer y explorar los cinco momentos definidores de tu vida, que son los que van a decidir tu destino. A lo largo del camino, descubrirás que no estás pasando solamente las páginas de un libro. Estás pasando las páginas de tu extraordinaria vida, moldeada por Dios para transformar al mundo.

Christians who want to take the next step in their faith walk need look no further. It''s time to ante up and go all in with God. The Gospel costs nothing. You can''t earn it or buy it. It can only be received as a free gift, which is compliments of God''s grace. It doesn''t cost anything, but it demands everything. It demands that we go "all in," putting all that we have into God''s hands. But why do so many Christians hesitate to do that? And when did we start believing that the Gospel is an insurance plan? We''re afraid that if we go all in that we might miss out on what life has to offer. But Jesus did not die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous. So, let''s step out of spiritual no man''s land and kneel at the foot of the cross of Christ and surrender to his lordship. It''s time to dethrone yourself and enthrone Christ as king, and Pastor Mark Batterson is here to show you how. Using his customary vivid, contemporary illustrations, as well as biblical characters like Shamgar, Elisha, Jonathan, and even Judas, you will be challenged to trade what Batterson calls "inverted Christianity" for true discipleship as you strip away your excuses and inhibitions and follow God completely. It''s now or never. Are you ready to go all in and all out for God? Also available: All In student edition, video curriculum, and study guide.

This powerful booklet, excerpted from All In tells us that the Gospel costs nothing, but demands everything. If Jesus is not Lord of all, He is not Lord at all. It''s all or nothing. It''s now or never. It''s time to ante up and go all in with God. No one has ever sacrificed anything for God. If you always get back more than you gave up, have you sacrificed anything at all? The eternal reward always outweighs the temporal sacrifice. At the end of the day, our greatest regret will be whatever we didn’t give back to God. What we didn’t push back across the table to Him. Eternity will reveal that holding out is losing out. Batterson writes, “For many years, I thought I was following Jesus. I wasn’t. I had invited Jesus to follow me. I call it inverted Christianity. And it’s a subtle form of selfishness that masquerades as spirituality. That’s when I sold out and bought in. When did we start believing that the gospel is an insurance plan? It’s a daring plan. Jesus did not die just to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous.”

It''s time to ante up and go all in with God. Christians who want to take the next step in their faith walk need look no further than this study guide companion to Mark Batterson''s All In. When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? Jesus didn’t die to keep us safe. He died to make us dangerous. The will of God is not an insurance plan; it’s a daring plan. It’s time to quit living as if the purpose of your life is to arrive safely at death. All In, a four-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson, challenges participants to resolutely follow God wherever he leads by pointing out that if Jesus is not Lord of all, he is not Lord at all. Most people think they are following Jesus. They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is, they’ve invited Jesus to follow them. They call him Savior, but they’ve never surrendered to him as Lord. Are you following Jesus? Or have you invited Jesus to follow you? Participants will find Batterson’s teaching filled with his customary vivid, contemporary stories as well as biblical characters like Shamgar, Elisha, Jonathan, and Judas. It’s time to go all in for God. Sessions include: Now or Never: Pack Your Coffin All In: Charge! All Out: Rim Huggers All in All: Burn the Ships Designed for use with All In Video Study 9780310333104 (sold separately).

Who we are is determined by how we pray: with small, timid prayers, or big, audacious prayers. In this four-session preaching series and group study, Mark Batterson teaches how you and your congregation can claim God-given promises, pursue God-sized dreams, and seize God-ordained opportunities and through it all bring glory to God.

The Circle Maker for Kids, based on Mark Batterson’s New York Times bestselling The Circle Maker, reveals the true legend of Honi, a man whose prayers for rain saved a generation. Dramatic illustrations by Antonio Caparo bring the compelling story to life, while each page prompts children to discover the timeless truth that God honors bold prayers because bold prayers honor God. Batterson’s poetic text flows nicely with the climactic plot and vivid imagery that truly proclaims the mighty power of prayer.

La mayoría de nosotros no tenemos ni idea de hacia dónde nos dirigimos la mayor parte del tiempo. Perfecto. Los cristianos celtas tenían un nombre para el Espíritu Santo. Lo llamaban An Geadh–Glas; esto es, «La oca salvaje». Este nombre insinúa que hay en él algo de misterioso. Al igual que sucede con una oca salvaje, al Espíritu Santo de Dios no se le puede seguir el rastro, ni tampoco domesticarlo. Lo rodean un elemento de peligro y un aire que lo hace impredecible. Y aunque este nombre a nosotros nos pueda parecer un poco sacrílego, no se me puede ocurrir una descripción mejor de lo que es ir «Tras el Espíritu» a lo largo de la vida. Me parece que los cristianos celtas habían descubierto algo… La mayoría de nosotros no tenemos idea alguna en cuanto a dónde nos dirigimos la mayor parte del tiempo. Y sé que eso causa desasosiego. Sin embargo, esa incertidumbre creada por las circunstancias también tiene otro nombre: ¡Aventura!

Bold prayers honor God and God honors bold prayers. Do you ever sense that there''s far more to prayer than what you''re experiencing? This four-session video-based Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) is for believers who love God with a passion, but have slipped into a spiritual rut. It''s time to enter a whole new level of extreme faith...it''s time to become a circle maker! Through the story of Honi the Circle Maker—a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from it until God answered his prayer for his people—bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson will help you see that who you become is determined by how you pray. Throughout this guide, Batterson: Clearly and practically lays out what prayer looks like and how it shapes and changes us. Shows you the powerful results and modern-day miracles that come from a courageous prayer life. Helps you, your group, and your entire church begin to identify dreams and future miracles to draw prayer circles around. This Participant Guide provides individual and group activities, between session personal studies, and additional background material that will enhance the experience of the video on The Circle Maker DVD (sold separately). Sessions include: 1. Becoming a Circle Maker 2. Little People, Big Risks, and Huge Circles 3. Praying Hard and Praying Through 4. Praying is Like Planting Designed for use with The Circle Maker Video Study (sold separately).

Nuestra generación necesita Una reformaPero no la puede llevar a cabo una sola persona, ni la puede definir un solo acontecimiento.Nuestra reforma será un movimiento de reformadores que vivirán llenos de compasión, creatividad y valor, consagrados a la causa de Cristo.Esta reforma no nacerá de ningún descubrimiento nuevo. Será la recuperación de algo viejo; algo de gran antigüedad. Algo Primitivo¿Qué aspecto tendría tu vida cristiana si se le despojara hasta dejarla solo con la fe más pura, sencilla y elemental? No te quedarías con menos, sino con más. Tendrías el comienzo de una nueva reforma en tu generación, tu iglesia y tu propia vida espiritual. Tendrías el cristianismo primitivo.Este libro te invita a formar parte de ese movimiento de reforma. Te invita a descubrir nuevamente la compasión, el asombro, la curiosidad y la energía que revolucionaron al mundo entero hace ya dos mil años. Te invita a recuperar tu capacidad de asombro.

Looking for a more God-centric and less topical approach to group Bible study? God Anthology by Mark Batterson guides groups on an exploration into six of the critical aspects of God s character and personhood. In some respects, this study captures the essence of A.W. Tozer s classic The Knowledge of the Holy for a new generation. But what makes God Anthology original is the way music and media are incorporated into the experience. National Community Church worship staff has written, composed, and arranged original music for each of the critical aspects of who God is. This experience will not only utilize these songs worshipfully, but will also integrate the use of QR codes, video, and other forms of media as well. The six aspects explored in this resource include: MercifulHolyMysteriousJealousSovereignIncomparable Features: Kit includes a Member Book, a DVD-ROM, and a music CDDVD-ROM features six 10- to 15-minute teaching videos, leader helps, and preaching and church-campaign aidsMember Book includes a small-group experience for six sessions, individual devotions for each week, video discussion starters, and leader notes"

Looking for a more God-centric and less topical approach to group Bible study? God Anthology by Mark Batterson guides groups on an exploration into six of the critical aspects of God''s character and personhood. In some respects, this study captures the essence of A.W. Tozer''s classic The Knowledge of the Holy for a new generation. But what makes God Anthology original is the way music and media are incorporated into the experience. National Community Church worship staff has written, composed, and arranged original music for each of the critical aspects of who God is. This experience will not only utilize these songs worshipfully, but will also integrate the use of QR codes, video, and other forms of media as well. The six aspects explored in this resource include: Merciful Holy Mysterious Jealous Sovereign Incomparable This Member Book includes a small-group experience for six sessions, individual devotions for each week, video discussion starters, and leader notes.

According to Pastor Mark Batterson in his book, The Circle Maker, “Drawing prayer circles around our dreams isn’t just a mechanism whereby we accomplish great things for God. It’s a mechanism whereby God accomplishes great things in us.” Do you ever sense that there’s far more to prayer, and to God’s vision for your life, than what you’re experiencing? It’s time you learned from the legend of Honi the Circle Maker—a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not budge from inside it until God answered his prayers for his people. What impossibly big dream is God calling you to draw a prayer circle around? Sharing inspiring stories from his own experiences as a circle maker, Mark Batterson will help you uncover your heart’s deepest desires and God-given dreams and unleash them through the kind of audacious prayer that God delights to answer.