I wrote a few weeks ago that I was so excited. The reason? I was chosen to review Mark Batterson’s new book “Wild Goose Chase.” My review was supposed to be posted on or before its launching date: August 19, 2008.
Since I am halfway around the world, the book’s traveling time took longer. It arrived a week after the target date. But the wait was worth it. The next post is my official and personal review of the book.
To know more about the book, visit www.chasethegoose.com. You can order online at www.amazon.com or at www.barnesandnobles.com. I hope it will soon be available in our local bookstores.
I was supposed to give away a book in my review. By default, Pastor Jesse won because he caught the spirit of adventure way before the book arrived. He mentioned it in his preaching a few weeks ago (www.ics.org.ph) and did a pre-review in his blog. Clearly, he deserved to receive it.
I highly recommend the book to those who want to break out from different kinds of cages which could hinder them from pursuing God’s call.
Go on! Buy the book! Chase the Wild Goose!
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Summary:
Most of us have no idea where we’re going most of the time. Perfect.
“Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit–An Geadh-Glas, or ‘the Wild Goose.’ The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to follow the Spirit through life. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something….
Most of us will have no idea where we are going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: Adventure.” --from the introduction.
Author Bio:
Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of Washington , DC ’s National Community Church , widely recognized as one of America ’s most innovative churches. NCC meets in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the city, as well as in a church-owned coffee house near Union Station. More than seventy percent of NCC’ers are single twentysomethings who live or work on Capitol Hill. Mark is the author of the best-selling In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day and a widely read blogger (www.markbatterson.com). He lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and their three children.
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