Book Review: The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson

I found The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears by Mark Batterson a very good read.

It begins with a story about a biblical character named Honi  who prayed to God for rain and eventually saved a generation of Jews - the generation before Jesus. Before he prayed, he created a circle on the sand with his staff, hence the title of the book.

The book is full of gems and I had made a lot of notes for myself. There are lots of examples from the Bible, other than that of Honi. What I like most about the book is the real-life examples, many from the author's life, which inspired me to take a second look at my own prayer life.

Can't wait when the print copy is available at my local bookstore!

Truly amazing book and a gifted writer.

Highly recommended for people who dream big!

About the author:

Mark Batterson serves as the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D. C. Recognized as 'one of America's 25 most innovative churches,' NCC is one church with seven locations. Mark's blog (www.markbatterson.com) and webcast (www.theaterchurch.com) also reach a virtual congregation around the world. Mark is the author of several bestselling books, including In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children. You can follow Mark on Twitter: @markbatterson

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