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In an urban environment, a church building is a thing of the past.

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Mark Batterson
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: November 5
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I think you often say more by saying less. And interestingly enough, I mean, Jesus really set the standard. I mean, he could say more with fewer words than anybody. Most of the parables were less than 250 words. And, boy, did he have some one-liners just packed with truth.
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You cannot build God’s reputation if you aren’t willing to risk yours.
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I just don't think pastors should turn their pulpits into public policy platforms. It cheapens the gospel. Our congregation doesn't need another political opinion. They need spiritual revelation. They don't need to think about politics on the weekend. They need to be reminded to seek first the kingdom of God.
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Vision beyond your resources? Don't let fear dictate your decisions. If your vision is God-given, it will most definitely be beyond your ability and beyond your resources. The God who gives the vision is the same God who makes provision.
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Finally, I learned that we shouldn’t seek answers as much as we should seek God.
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There comes a moment when you must quit talking to God about the mountain in your life and start talking to the mountain about your God. You proclaim His power. You declare His sovereignty. You affirm His faithfulness. You stand on His Word. You cling to His promises.
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Have you ever noticed that when you pray, coincidences happen? And when you don't, they don't.
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The outcome of your life will be determined by your outlook on life.
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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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Faith doesn't reduce uncertainty. Faith embraces uncertainty.
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The healthiest and holiest people are the people who laugh at themselves the most. Failure helps us take God more seriously and ourselves less seriously.
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The key to getting out of the boat is hearing the voice of God.
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Never underestimate the power of a single prayer.
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God wants you to get where God wants you to go more than you want to get where God wants you to go.
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The more problems you have, the more potential you have to help people. One of the most paralyzing mistakes we make is thinking that our problems somehow disqualify us from being used by God. [...] If you don’t have any problems, you don’t have any potential. Here’s why. Your ability to help others heal is limited to where you’ve been wounded.
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