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In my experience, it’s much easier to act like a Christian than it is to react like one. Anyone can put on an act. But your reactions reveal what is really in your heart.

Mark Batterson

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Mark Batterson
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 5
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And when you pray to God regularly, irregular things happen on a regular basis.
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I love to read. I remember hearing that the average author takes two years to write a book. So when I read a book, I feel like I am getting two years of life experiences.
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Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death.
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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.
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I’ve discovered that if I don’t take the first step, God generally won’t reveal the next step.
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If you really believe in the message you're preaching, you want as many people as possible to listen.
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Finally, I learned that we shouldn’t seek answers as much as we should seek God.
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If you seek answers you won't find them, but if you seek God, the answers will find you.
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