In his book, You Don't Need a TITLE to be a Leader, Mark Sanborn quotes Philip of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great: "An army of deer led by a lion is more to be feared than an army of lions led by a deer." Sanborn says, "An army of lions led by a lion is to be feared most of all, for it is unstoppable."
I would simply add the word "chasers" :)
One of my prayers for In a Pit with a Lion on Snowy Day is that it would have a trickle-down effect. I really believe that God wants to raise up a generation of lion chasers that don't just run away from evil but chase God-sized dreams! But that starts with lion chasing leaders!
I keep thinking of what Tommy Barnett said this past weekend: you can't reach people who have more vision than you. The same is true of courage. If we as leaders chase lions then our people will have the courage to do the same! If we don't they won't.
I would simply add the word "chasers" :)
One of my prayers for In a Pit with a Lion on Snowy Day is that it would have a trickle-down effect. I really believe that God wants to raise up a generation of lion chasers that don't just run away from evil but chase God-sized dreams! But that starts with lion chasing leaders!
I keep thinking of what Tommy Barnett said this past weekend: you can't reach people who have more vision than you. The same is true of courage. If we as leaders chase lions then our people will have the courage to do the same! If we don't they won't.
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Mark, I just blogged about your book on my blog...I've just started the book. I'm not sure where to email you my thoughts so I decided to post them here as per my blog...
"IN A PIT WITH A LION ON A SNOWY DAY"
This is the name of the latest book authored by Mark Batterson. I got this book about a week ago and was going to wait to begin reading it as I was trying to finish a couple of other books I had started.
Being a Pastor doesn't exempt me from days of struggle, stress and uncertainty. Well, today was one such day. I was just feeling sorta bummed out today. No specific reason really, just cumulative things I guess. Anyway, I told my wife I was heading back up to the office to just do some reading. I decided I would begin "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day". I'm sure glad I did....it really helped me get a better perspective. I cried a bit and laughed a bit but by the time I had finished the first 3 chapters, I was feeling much better. It's amazing how a good book can help to re-frame your thoughts. I thank God for Spirit-Led writers who have a true gift of re-framing!
Thanks Mark!
p.s. Tell Sarah her courage to face her fears both made me cry and encouraged me greatly!
"But I only needed one reason to go: I was called." ~Sarah
..wow..
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