Mark Batterson Bible Studies & Books

Mark Batterson is the bestselling author of several books, including The Circle Maker, The Grave Robber, and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. He also serves as Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C. Known as the "movie theater" church, NCC meets in cinemas throughout the DC metro area. They also own and operate the largest coffee house on Capitol Hill. Mark's passion, shared through his books and ministry, is to communicate the truths of the Bible in relevant ways that bring hope and purpose to people's real lives.

Big Dreams and Powerful Illustrated Bible offers readers 30 inspiring stories from the Old and New Testaments that help them understand and embrace the power of prayer in their everyday lives. With Scripture references from the NIrV and stunning illustrations, this compelling book will touch the hearts of boys and girls ages 4 to 8 years and show them how to connect with God. Short "Prayer Points" after each story encourages children to talk to God and to allow him to work in their lives.

New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson believes the key to radically increasing your faith, joy, and abundance can be found in these three words:

Flip the blessing.

His discovery started with a simple experiment. Whenever he received a blessing, he would give a similar blessing away. If someone paid him a compliment or gave him a gift or went out of their way to help him, he would return the favor by doing something similar for someone else.

We flip the blessing by blessing others in the way God has blessed us. That's how the blessing becomes a double blessing. It turns giving into a game--one we can't win because God will always outgive us! It's an ancient truth found within the Abrahamic covenant: "I will bless you...and you will be a blessing."

In other words, we are blessed to bless. In a day and age where the idea of blessing has been reduced to a hashtag (#blessed), Batteron challenges readers to pursue true, God-glorifying blessing and experience an exponential impact by participating in the double blessing. Don't settle for half of what God offers. Discover how you can both get it and give it.

If yesterday is history and tomorrow is mystery, then today is the one thing you have the power to change! Batterson offers concrete advice rooted in Scripture and experience to help you develop seven basic yet potent life-altering habits that impact your story, view of obstacles, use of time, attention to detail, risk-taking, persistence, and artisanship. 240 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.