Who is Mark Batterson? He is the pastor of the National Community Church, near Washington DC. Mark is also the author of an excellent read, "Wild Goose Chase" Multinomah, 2008. This book is a contemporary challenge to live an active life inspired by the Holy Spirit.How did I hear about it? Well, I was reading my former professor's blog. Pat Hannon, of Indiana Wesleyan University fame, was given an advanced copy of a new book release for his personal preview. Pat gave a challenge of his readership to, "Tell me why I should send a copy of this book to you." How can you resist a challenge like that??? Here is how I responded:
Greetings Pat,
There are several reasons that you might give me…Wild Goose Chase:
1) I will promise to READ it
2) I will promise to respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit upon reading this book
3) I am taking a holiday break from my on-line studies at IWU and should be reflecting upon inspirational works
4) Experienced my 60th birthday…and am willing to take belated gifts
5) Always up for a challenge…particularly a spiritual quest
If I am not the recipient…I will have at least tasted of a Wild Goose Chase!
For some strange reason...Professor Hannon mailed the book to his former student. The first promise, to READ the gift, was completed today. There is a personal 'wild goose chase' forming in response to this read. By definition, wild goose chases are a little crazy...so if I do something stupid...you at least know why.
What are you doing for inspiration? How are you planning to enter the year 2009, as a God quest? Pastor Al
