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Wild Goose Chase: Rediscover The Adventure Of Pursuing God
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 cann...more
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This book, which I am still reading, is the latest in a long and fine line of Spirit-inspired writings that come along once in every Generation, calling each generation out from the doldrums of spiritual lethargy and apathy and into the wild and wonderfully dangerous world of faith-fueled adventure with the One and Only, Wild and Dangerous Living God!
As I said, I am still reading it. However, going by the parts of it that I have read, I must say that it has proven to be no less than po...more
As I said, I am still reading it. However, going by the parts of it that I have read, I must say that it has proven to be no less than po...more
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Enjoyed this look at passionately following the Holy Spirit. Some of my favorite quotes include:
But in my experience, intellectual analysis usually results in spiritual paralysis…Nothing is more unnerving or disorienting than passionately pursuing God.
Instead of following the Spirit, we invite the Spirit to follow us.
I wonder if churches do to people what zoos do to animals.
We try to remove the danger. We try to remove the struggle. And what we end up with is a caged Christia...more
But in my experience, intellectual analysis usually results in spiritual paralysis…Nothing is more unnerving or disorienting than passionately pursuing God.
Instead of following the Spirit, we invite the Spirit to follow us.
I wonder if churches do to people what zoos do to animals.
We try to remove the danger. We try to remove the struggle. And what we end up with is a caged Christia...more
Wild Goose Chase: Reclaim the Adventure of Pursing God by Mark Batterson
Mark Batterson in Wild Goose Chase attempts to guide us in chasing the Spirit of God, the Wild Goose. Batterson promises this chase is one that will be frustrating, scary but most of all an adventure that is worth it. Batterson pushes his readers to escape boring religion and replace it with an exciting journey. In order to free ourselves to chase the goose, Batterson reviews six cages that keep us from pursuing Go...more
Mark Batterson in Wild Goose Chase attempts to guide us in chasing the Spirit of God, the Wild Goose. Batterson promises this chase is one that will be frustrating, scary but most of all an adventure that is worth it. Batterson pushes his readers to escape boring religion and replace it with an exciting journey. In order to free ourselves to chase the goose, Batterson reviews six cages that keep us from pursuing Go...more
My full review is here:
http://www.zakwhite.com/2009/01/wild-goo...
Book 2 of my 2009 Reading List was “Wild Goose Chase” By Mark Batterson. I have met Mark in person a few times and attended one of his Church services at Union Station. He is an incredibly humble guy and has always stopped and taken plenty of time to chat with me.
He is also a monster…guy must be like six foot five inches tall.
Wild Goose Chase was somewhat similar to Batter...more
Pastor Mark has been an inspiration, not only through his sermons at NCC but also through his books. He encourages you to constantly ponder where your life is and what your working toward. Wild Goose Chase uses everyday examples in correlation to Bible stories demonstrating how we often times don't know where life is leading us, we have our good days and our bad days -- and this should be expected. Chasing after the Holy Spirit is about adventure, living your life in offense, and listening to...more
This book was a fairly well-written, if formulaic, discussion of following the Holy Spirit. Batterson discusses some of the things that keep Christians from living a life of complete abandon to the Spirit, which he refers to as cages. The metaphors of chasing the Wild Goose--a Celtic symbol of the Holy Spirit--and of Christians being caged like animals in a zoo get a little confused at times. The author would have done better to stick with one or the other. The book does offer a compelling motiv...more
The detail employed by Batterson in his writings makes the words jump off the page. Mark describes chasing after the Holy Spirit is a lot like a Wild Goose Chase; you never know where it is going to lead. You can throw all conventional wisdom out the window. The Holy Spirit isn't conventional and if you are doing things that are conventional you wouldn't need the power of the Holy Spirit. If I had to sum up the book in one sentence I would say..."Pray for God ordained passions; but if you d...more
I was really sad to see this book come to an end! When I heard Mark and Heather speak at Willow this fall, I thought they really got it. They didn't make being a Christ follower a complex mess, but they looked at discipleship and church in such a logical way. One of the reasons I loved this book was because Mark is so genuine and so real. He tells it like it is with much Biblical truth, but also in a very "that makes so much sense" way.
I hope that after reading this I...more
I hope that after reading this I...more
Mark Batterson is a friend and neighbor so I thought I'd read one of his books. He is also the pastor of a local church, National Capital Church. This book was entertaining, funny, spiritual and sad all at the same time. As a Catholic, I enjoyed the ideas of how to have a closer relationship with God and how to be a better person in general. I never felt like I was being preached to (at least not in a bad way!) rather I felt like a friend was giving me great advise on how to live the life I beli...more
A fresh, out-of-the-box approach to walking by faith. . . following the Holy Spirit's leading in our lives.
I quote from the author's pages to sum up the book:
"I understand that 'wild goose chase' typically refers to a purposeless endeavor without a defined destination. But chasing the Wild Goose is different. The promptings of the Holy Spirit can sometimes seem pretty pointless, but rest assured, God is working His plan. And if you chase the Wild Goose, He will take y...more
I quote from the author's pages to sum up the book:
"I understand that 'wild goose chase' typically refers to a purposeless endeavor without a defined destination. But chasing the Wild Goose is different. The promptings of the Holy Spirit can sometimes seem pretty pointless, but rest assured, God is working His plan. And if you chase the Wild Goose, He will take y...more
The books explains how our following the Holy Spirit's guidance in our life can be like going on a wild goose chase. Cages that can inhibit us from following freely are responsibility, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure, and fear.
One cool illustration was "Jahari's Window" which describes four parts of understanding:
1. Public (what we know of ourselves and others know of us)
2. Facade (what we know of ourselves that we keep from others)
3. Blind-spot (what ot...more
One cool illustration was "Jahari's Window" which describes four parts of understanding:
1. Public (what we know of ourselves and others know of us)
2. Facade (what we know of ourselves that we keep from others)
3. Blind-spot (what ot...more
I was really excited about reading this book because I had read the fantastic reviews. While I did find some great quotes from time to time, by and large it was mostly filled with stuff that didn't excite me at all. This was nothing new for me. I've enjoyed loads of books that reinforced things I already knew but in a fresh and exciting way, and unfortunately, this was not one of them. I definitely appreciate the heart of the author, but his writing style wasn't great, and the book was prett...more
If you have ever felt like you were in the middle of a wild goose chase you might be wasting your time, or you might be right in the middle of the path that the Holy Spirit has led you down. How do you know the difference...well, you have to look at the root of why you are doing what you are doing. Are you submitting to God's call in your life, and thus enabling Him to take you where He wants you? If so, then you are enjoying a wild goose chase that is the adventure God has planned for your l...more
Just out from Multnomah publishers is Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson. One reason I was interested in this book is straight from the first chapter: my being drawn to anything resembling an adventure.
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. - Helen Keller
Mark writes:
The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit that has always intrigued me. They called Him An Geadh-Glas, or "the Wild Goose." I love the imagery and implications. The...more
Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. - Helen Keller
Mark writes:
The Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit that has always intrigued me. They called Him An Geadh-Glas, or "the Wild Goose." I love the imagery and implications. The...more
Mark Batterson has officially become my favorite Christian non-fiction author. I first read In A Pit With A Lion about 3 months ago and absolutely loved it, so as soon as I could I went out and bought Wild Goose Chase.
There is so much information jammed into a relatively small book that it's nearly overwhelming. I found myself often reading only a handful of pages at a time, so as not to miss anything. Then I gave up and just started highlighting things so I could come back to it tim...more
There is so much information jammed into a relatively small book that it's nearly overwhelming. I found myself often reading only a handful of pages at a time, so as not to miss anything. Then I gave up and just started highlighting things so I could come back to it tim...more
Celtic Christians referred to the Holy Spirit as An Geadh-Glas, or The Wild Goose. Batterson encourages the reader to come out of the cages of responsibilities, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure, and fear to live a life of spiritual adventure. In his chapter on guilt, he equates mistakes with sin. It may be a matter of symantics, but I disagree. Otherwise, the book was engaging, stimulating, and challenging!
God wants so much more for our lives than what we'll allow. Mark Batterson encourages his readers to step out of the six cages that hold us back so that we can thoroughly chase the Wild Goose (the Holy Spirit), and be led on a God ordained path for our lives. I highly encourage people to read this book if they have even the slightest inkling that their lives are being held back.
What I learned from this book is that we have to be willing to get our feet wet in order to chase the Wild Goose. If we wait for God to do all the work in our lives we will see blessings, but in a limited fashion. Why limit what God can do for us because we are afraid? Why not take a chance and see what He has in store for our journey with Him?
This is by far one of the best books I've ever read. Mark Batterson's writing style is so real, relatable and applicable. It's so awesome to put explanation behind the times in my life I've felt alive and how those connect to God's purpose and plan. Super pumped to start seeing how applying this book starts to lead to an exciting future.
Charyla Olsen
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those who need a kick in the pants---like me
I loved the image of the Holy Spirit as He is described by the Celts as "a wild goose." I am planning to read this book again, but I was immediately struck by the challenge that often we choose "safe" over an adventure with God. Batterson has some really good quips like "responsible irresponsibility", etc.
Intellectual analysis usually results in spiritual paralysis. Circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: adventure. Otro dia, otra aventura (another day, another adventure) Prayer makes us spiritually fertile. We take constants for granted. The way you speed us is by slowing down. Living generously is way to fun and way too exciting.
My church used this for a church wide Lenten series. On week #2, I found I was losing my job. Some things hit very close to home as I moved through the book, and I enjoyed the thought provoking questions. I think it left me with more questions than answers to chase the wild goose.
I'm not much for self-help books except to quickly peruse them, however this book is great @ motivating a Christian to live a life marked by passion for God. Emphasizes letting God direct you (not yourself) & being available for God's challenges.
I used this along with In a Pit With a Lion for a women's retreat in Ohio as well as some workshops in my church and community. Actually got to hear Batterson speak on it...some overlap from Lion book but still a great inspirational read...
This is my first brush with Mr. Batterson, a pastor from the DC area and I have to say he offered up more than I was expecting.
Batterson urges his readers to surrender themselves wholly and radically to a good and amazing God. He breaks the book into 6 chapters that deal with the "cages" in our lives that prevent us from living radically for Jesus. Each chapter is pleasingly lengthy and gives a Biblical example of people who lived outside of the cage Batterson is addressing...more
Batterson urges his readers to surrender themselves wholly and radically to a good and amazing God. He breaks the book into 6 chapters that deal with the "cages" in our lives that prevent us from living radically for Jesus. Each chapter is pleasingly lengthy and gives a Biblical example of people who lived outside of the cage Batterson is addressing...more
This is a great inspirational-light-a-fire-under-your-butt book! Mark Batterson is AWESOME. If you haven't-- read "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day." Still my all-time fave Batterson book.
Mark does a good job at laying things out clearly & in a way that makes you want to keep reading.
Much to apply to life.
Much to apply to life.
Fabulous challenge to listen and respond to the uncontrollable, unpredictable An Geadh-Glas as the Celts referred to the Holy Spirit.
Loved this book. He's a smart man. Like that this is not too over-thought. Bible-relevant. Like his style. I was challenged!!
Really helped me to reopen my eyes to the adventure that Christians live everyday and how to keep the spirit of adventure alive.
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