Mark Batterson

Mark Batterson

Christian Post Guest Columnist

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  • Let's Stop Throwing Stones at Each Other

    Let's Stop Throwing Stones at Each Other

    We end up infighting and forget who our very real enemy is. I can’t help but wonder what would happen if we stopped throwing stones at each other.

  • 3 Ways to Take Up Your Cross
  • Saint Patrick

    Saint Patrick

    At the age of 16, Saint Patrick was captured by Irish raiders and taken to Ireland where he became a slave to the chieftain of Ulster.

  • Who Are You Going to Offend?

    Who Are You Going to Offend?

    One of the most important decisions you'll ever make is this: who are you going to offend? Man or God?

  • One Decision

    One Decision

    I'm a big believer in the power of one decision. You are only one decision away from a totally different life.

  • Your Responsibility = Their Opportunity

    Your Responsibility = Their Opportunity

    I think one role of leadership is creating opportunities for others. If you do everything yourself, your potential is limited to your abilities. I know that sounds obvious, but the obvious eludes us!

  • Vague Confessions

    Vague Confessions

    In Jewish thought, there was a more nuanced understanding of sin. I think we have a one-dimensional understanding. Sin is sin.

  • Jesus Isn't Your Homeboy

    Jesus Isn't Your Homeboy

    Jesus Christ isn't your homeboy. He's the sinless Son of God who suffered brutal torture and crucifixion on a Roman cross.

  • Tweak the Environment

    Tweak the Environment

    I honestly believe that you don't need to make massive changes. You need to identify the small changes that will make a big difference.

  • You'll Never Be Balanced

    You'll Never Be Balanced

    Balance is a mirage. It's a mirage in ministry. It's a mirage in marriage. It's a mirage in everything!