“Words create worlds,” writes Mark Batterson in Please, Sorry, Thanks. If so, the question is what kinds of worlds we are creating. Do our words give life or deal death (Proverbs 18:21)? Batterson is pastor of National Community Church in … Continue reading Please, Sorry, Thanks | Book Review
I have known Mark Batterson for 30 years and read most, if not all, of his books. Double Blessing is his fifteenth book, and it combines Mark’s trademark blend of insightful biblical commentary, memorable phrasing, optimistic cheerleading to go deeper in … Continue reading Double Blessing | Book Review
“What your marriage will become is determined by how you pray,” write Joel and Nina Schmidgall in their new book, Praying Circles Around Your Marriage. “Prayers for your marriage will allow you to claim God-given promises, fulfill God-given dreams for your family, and seize a God-ordained legacy for generations.” In Episode 164 of the Influence Podcast, I’m talking to the Schmidgalls about their book, which offers great advice about prayer, marriage, and family life. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Joel and Nina Schmidgall are on staff at National Community Churchin Washington, DC. Joel … Continue reading The Couple That Prays Together… | Influence Podcast
Psalm 19 describes two forms of divine revelation. The first is general revelation: “The heavens declare the glory of God” (verse 1). The second is special revelation: “The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul” (verse 7). What … Continue reading Whisper | Book Review
Maleness is biological. Manhood is an achievement. Just because you’re the former doesn’t mean you’ll become the latter. In his new book, Play the Man, Mark Batterson aims to help male readers become men. He begins by outlining seven virtues … Continue reading Review of ‘Play the Man’ by Mark Batterson
Maleness is biological. Manhood is an achievement. Just because you’re the former doesn’t mean you’ll become the latter. In his new book, Play the Man, Mark Batterson aims to help male readers become men. He begins by outlining seven virtues … Continue reading Review of ‘Play the Man’ by Mark Batterson
Today, over at InfluenceMagazine.com: Mike Bonem shares insights about “Thriving in the Second Chair.” I review my friend Mark Batterson’s new book, Play the Man. And Doug Clay answers FAQs about whether donors can specify a gift to a church staff member. Please make sure to follow and like InfluenceInfluence magazine on Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes! Continue reading Tuesday’s Influence Magazine Articles
My friend Mark Batterson has a forthcoming book: Play the Man: Becoming the Man God Created You to Be. Its release date is May 2, 2017, and its publisher is Baker Books. In this Influence Podcast, I talk to him about the book, about how biblical manhood doesn’t mean women can’t lead, and about how to help raise sons to become good men. Take a listen! http://traffic.libsyn.com/influenceresources/04-17-17_Inf-Pod_Mark-Batterson-2.mp3 Continue reading #InfluencePodcast with Mark Batterson about ‘Play the Man’
Batterson, Mark. 2012. Praying Circles Around Your Children. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. My wife and I want to be the best possible mom and dad for our son. As Christians, we understand that this includes praying regularly for him. But what should we pray? And how should we pray? That is the topic of Mark Batterson’s excellent little book, Praying Circles Around Your Children. Mark is pastor of National Community Church in Washington DC, a prolific author, and—full disclosure—a personal friend. Praying Circles is a spinoff of his longer book on prayer, The Circle Maker, which I also highly recommend … Continue reading What and How to Pray for Your Kids: A Review of ‘Praying Circles Around Your Children’ by Mark Batterson
For those of you who suffer paraskevidekatriaphobia, I’d like to wish you a very happy Friday the 13th! _____ I hosted a “candid conversation” between my dad, who is general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, and several young AG ministers. Four years ago, they started FutureAG.blogspot.com, which was controversial at the time. Anyway, I thought the conversation was interesting. Here’s the video: _____ PrayforHuckabee.com raises a Rob Bell-like theological question: As Gov. Mike Huckabee contemplates running for president, he wants us to pray for him. “Pray that I will hear the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit as … Continue reading The World Wide (Religious) Web for Friday, May 13, 2011
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