Does seeking to know God's will with certainty sometimes seem like, well, a wild goose chase? Author of the bestseller In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Batterson unmasks our misconceptions concerning discipleship and decision-making and urges us to dare to take risks. Topics include: playing offense, surviving shipwrecks, pursuing passions, challenging giants, and more.
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4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Tribe of Zebulun (Forsyth, GA), September 25, 2009
Outstanding read that forces introspection and action regarding personal relationship with the Trinity. Easy to read though extremely wellarticulated. Challenge yourself. Well done, Batterson!
3.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Charles J. Devine (Saddle River, NJ), May 15, 2009
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK ! ! ! We are using it in our small group. I wish it came with a study guide. Easy read GREAT message.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Christi Williams (Sun Lakes, AZ), January 21, 2009
Easy but challenging read. Love how he sparks excitment for the unknown as we grab hold of the Wild Goose ... makes you want to jump out there and make a difference against all conventional wisdom while making your dreams a reality. Great for group discussion.
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Abi (St Petersburg, FL), November 02, 2008
This book certainly challenged me to think about whether I truly live a life of faith or prefer to stay in my comfort zone - but I would have appreciated a little more scripture and help in pointing me to examine just how to chase the Wild Goose in my life. Instead the book left me asking - OK - but now what??
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Craig McDole (Altus, OK), September 09, 2008
A great book dealing with finding the Holy Spirit's will in our lives. It's not a just sit back and wait affair, but we must be actively seeking to find. Written in a converstaional manner that reads easily and is well delivered. A must read for people who are struggling to find the Holy Spirit's leading in their lives.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jennifer @ Quiverfullfamily.com (Canada), September 07, 2008
Batterson identifies six ‘cages’ or areas of restraint in the lives of Christians, based mainly on his own experience as a pastor working with real people, rather than being strictly informed by scripture. To each cage — responsibility, routine, assumptions, guilt, failure and fear — Batterson devotes a chapter.
Wild Goose Chase is a clarion call to pursue the Holy Spirit and is written in a personal, high-energy and upbeat style. The pace is rapid, the reading smooth, preventing readers from stalling out mid-way. Batterson is driven to equip believers with the motivation to break free from whatever is holding them back from serving God whole-heartedly, from whatever is preventing them from pursuing the Goose with wild abandon.
Moreover, Batterson and his church have been praying that this book will touch the lives of those who read it in a mighty way. Translation? They sincerely hope that this slender volume will serve as a spiritual kick in the pants to get an often-apathetic church moving into the world for Christ. Batterson is surprisingly gentle in his reprimand and call to action; I was expecting a much more strident and radical manifesto. That he is able to communicate passionately while avoiding personal offense speaks to his popularity as an innovative young leader in the church today.
I resonate with his desire, to see a world on fire for Jesus – ironically, reading a book will not accomplish that goal, only the Holy Spirit Himself can perform that work in the hearts of those who seek Him. However, it’s quite likely that the challenge put forth in the book — to break free of the cages of restraint — will resonate with many, resulting in self-examination, the desire to deepen personal relationships with the Lord, and hopefully end with believers putting feet on their faith.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Stacey (Las Vegas, NV), August 09, 2008
Don’t let the size of this novel fool you! “Wild Goose Chase” by Mark Batterson is incredible! Mark explains early-on (the back cover, in fact) that the Celtic Christians called the Holy Spirit “the Wild Goose”. Therefore, this book is about pursuing God. It motivated me to put more effort into “chasing the Goose”, myself.
This book contains helpful end notes, clever chapter titles, and wonderfully thought-provoking questions. I highly recommend everyone in relationship with God to read this amazing book. It will change how you chase after the Lord.
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