Going on a "Wild Goose Chase"

Just received two copies of Wild Goose Chase, the new book from Mark Batterson. After reading his first book "In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day", I am sure that as that one was, "Wild Goose Chase" will be challenging. Mark has begun posting excerpts on his blog. I'm going to review the book in the next couple of days and will be giving away a copy of the book to a commenter on that review or other "Wild Goose" posts.

What is most lacking in the church of Jesus Christ is not education or resources. Keep learning, but we are educated way beyond the level of our obedience. And keep giving, but we do not lack the resources to alleviate poverty or fight injustice or spread the gospel. We are the most resourced church in the most resourced country the world has ever known. You what is most lacking? Good old-fashioned guts.

The will of God is not an insurance plan. It's a daring plan. And more often than not, the will of God will involve a decision that seems unsafe or insane. Dare I suggest that the twenty-first century church needs more daring people with daring plans?

In the words of a daring twentieth century missionary, C.T. Studd: "Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell."

The church needs more Studds! And you can quote me on that.

I'd buy the book just for this quote alone "we are educated way beyond the level of our obedience."

Amen!