Get Inspired to Make a Difference

by Joel Jackson

February 20, 2012

In "Wild Goose Chase" Mark Batterson inspires readers to dream dreams inspired by God and to escape from the cages that keep us from flying free within those dreams. He challenges readers to escape from the cages of routine, assumptions, guilt, responsibility, failure and fear in order to accomplish God's mission in the world through the power of the Holy Spirit. Batterson uses many personal stories and illustrations from the lives of Christians throughout history in order to get across his points. He also frequently references Scripture talking about Peter, David, Jonathan, Paul, and a host of other Biblical characters. He does all this in a matter of fact style that helps the reader feel like he is sitting in front of a worshipping gathering on a stool, sipping at a coffee and seeking to inspire. The book is inspirational and does encourage Christians to get out of their safe places and take risks for the Gospel. We all need to take risks for the Gospel in order to answer God's call to share Christ's love with the world.