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9:56 AM

The Circle Maker Review

Posted by Nicholas Williams

I recently received a copy of the book "The Circle Maker" by Mark Batterson. I was given this book with the request to blog about my opinion/experience with this book.

Let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of Mark Batterson. I have heard him speak several times and read another one of his books, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day. I loved that book but never could get through his second book. With that said, I was definitely excited to read through this book and may even try his second book again some time.

The Circle Maker.     I've read books on prayer so I am not sure what I really expected from this book. Mark Batterson is a great story teller and so from the very beginning he had me hooked into the story. But like most books in the christian realm I was waiting to see scripturally where he would go. I am going to have to say that I was extremely pleased with this book. In fact it has rocked my world. I have begun to share some of the principles and nuggets of truth that I found in this book with friends, family, and my church. This is a book that will push people to dream big, pray hard, and think long. This book does not teach a "name it claim it" philosophy. It focuses heavily on God's timing and God's will. This book has stirred my heart and my prayer life. Make sure you pick up a copy today. AMAZON

Buy this book. You will not regret the time you spend reading it. You will be challenged.

12:00 AM

4You!

Posted by Nicholas Williams

A few days ago, I was just about to go to bed and realized that I had not read my devotional that day. There was a question in the middle of my devotional that caught my attention.


How would your life change if you deeply believed God is for you?

Its a simple question. I believe God is for me. I live my life with that belief. But do I make every decision with that belief. Do I believe that in EVERY area of my life. As I continue to think about this...I want to ask you the same question. How would your life change if you deeply believed God is for you?

12:00 PM

Do for One....

Posted by Nicholas Williams



There is a quote from Andy Stanley that keeps popping up in my life. In fact, today I received an email from Dr. Purvis that had the quote in it, which got me thinking about it again. I first heard Andy teach on this principle at Catalyst One Day earlier this year. Here is the quote.

“Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.”

As we move into 2012 our church has some pretty amazing things on the horizon. We have some plans to really make a larger impact in our community than we ever have before. As we are planning some of these things and thinking through how to make some stuff happen that is way bigger than we should be able to do, we are constantly confronted with the needs of the people. 

On a personal note, I have been struggling with how to help people for a long time. I mean I help people but I always feel like it is not enough. I think Andy's quote helped me put my own struggles in perspective. I am overwhelmed with helping everyone...but what if I stepped back and just started with one person. Maybe the process of making a difference isn't that big after all. 

I recently ran across a study online. Here is a small portion of it:

     "Daily, nearly 60,000 Floridians live on the street or stay in emergency shelters. Florida has the 
third largest population of homeless persons of any state in the nation.
Not included in the above figure are over 49,000 school-aged children who were identified by 
the public school districts as being homeless during the 2009-2010 school year.(Taken from the annual report from the Council on Homelessness in Florida.)"

If that didn't mess with your mind.....16.7 million American Children struggle with Hunger. That is something I can't even comprehend. So my question for you today is...This Christmas season....Can you do for one what you wish you could do for everyone? Get involved! Be the Change!

3:25 PM

Looking!

Posted by Nicholas Williams

All videos are now live online on our vimeo and youtube sites. Please check them out and share them.


2:47 PM

With Everything & Awaken

Posted by Nicholas Williams

Was out of town yesterday when our band released the next song in our daily release...so here is the song from yesterday and the one that was released today. Make sure you listen to both and share with a friend.


Posted by Nicholas Williams


Aubrie had her first trip to the park today. Here is a short video from her adventure. Enjoy!

3:22 PM

Take Heart

Posted by Nicholas Williams

Here is the newest song released from our live DVD recording. Enjoy!