“Every now and then a man’s mind is stretched by a new idea or sensation, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions.”- Oliver Wendell Holmes Mark Batterson concludes Chapter 3 of The Grave Robber by stating that the single greatest miracle is the forgiveness of our sins, made possible through the crucifixion and resurrection […]
As Mark Batterson continues Chapter 3 of The Grave Robber, he wants his readers to clearly understand that only God can perform miracles. God gets all the glory. Yet, Mark adds that almost every miracle has a human element. And while some miracles take a single step of faith, others require multiple attempts. Pastor Batterson […]
In Chapter 3 (“The Lost Miracles”) of The Grave Robber, Mark Batterson notes that Thomas Jefferson invented his own abridged version of Scripture- The Jefferson Bible. Jefferson’s version reflected his life biases as a child of the Enlightenment. Because logic and reason were the ideals of the Enlightened mind, miracles had no place in Jefferson’s […]
As Mark Batterson continues Chapter 2 (“Miraculous”) of The Grave Robber, he discusses an experiment conducted by two Harvard University researchers more than a decade ago. Popularized in the book The Invisible Gorilla, the researchers filmed students passing basketballs around in a circle. In the middle of the minute-long video, a woman dressed in a gorilla […]
Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D. C. His latest book, The Grave Robber: How Jesus Can Make Your Impossible Possible, spotlights seven miracles of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John. Each miracle unveils a different dimension of Jesus’ power. Seven miracles are seven signs, each pointing straight […]
“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived- the things God has prepared for those who love him- these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. . . . we have received the Spirit who is from God, so that we may […]
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”- Isaiah 40:31 Charles Stanley loves to photograph eagles because they are beautiful as well as extremely interesting to watch. Dr. Stanley marvels at […]
“Give thanks in all circumstances. for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Charles Stanley concludes Chapter 6 of Waiting on God with the final principle for persevering through dark times-courageous praise. On the basis of our relationship with Christ, we express our thankfulness to Him regardless of our circumstances. […]
“In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”- Ephesians 6:16-17 As Charles Stanley continues Chapter 6 of Waiting on God, he reminds […]
Today Charles Stanley completes his presentation of five reasons why the Lord allow us to experience enduring dark times. 2. To prepare you. Dr. Stanley notes that throughout Joseph’s thirteen years of enduring dark times in Egypt, God positioned him perfectly and spiritually for what would come next. Dr. Stanley explains that is true for […]
In Chapter 6 of Waiting on God, Charles Stanley offers these words of support when we are especially disheartened during times of delay: “As you submit to the Father during this difficult time, He provides for you, makes you all you need to be, bends other people’s hearts toward you, and sets the path for your […]
“The Lord is near the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”- Psalm 34:18 “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”- 1 Samuel 16:6 As Charles Stanley continues Chapter 6 of Waiting on God, he notes that when we go through extended times […]