{"product_id":"double-blessing-dont-settle-for-less-than-youre-called-to-bless-paperback","title":"Double Blessing: Don't Settle for Less Than You're Called to Bless - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark Batterson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGod doesn't bless us to raise our standard of living. God blesses us to raise our standard of giving, and that's where true joy is found. The \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eChase the Lion \u003c\/i\u003echallenges us not to settle for half of what God offers when it comes to blessings--we are BLESSED to BLESS.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHis discovery started with a simple experiment. Whenever Batterson 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe \u003ci\u003eflip the blessing\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn other words, we are blessed to bless. The first blessing is receiving, but it doesn't end there. The second blessing is giving it away  That's the double blessing. And that's where double joy is found. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a day and age where the idea of blessing has been reduced to a hashtag (#blessed), Batterson challenges readers to pursue true, God-glorifying blessing and experience an exponential impact by participating in the double blessing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't settle for half of what God offers. Discover how you can both get it and give it . . . in \u003ci\u003eDouble Blessing\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition includes discussion questions \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Batterson\u003c\/b\u003e is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC. One church in seven locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into The Capital Turnaround. This 100,000-square-foot space will include an event venue, child development center, mixed-use marketplace, and co-working space. Mark holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Regent University and is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of seventeen books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Circle Maker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWild Goose Chase\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePlay the Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhisper, \u003c\/i\u003e and, most recently, \u003ci\u003eDouble Blessing\u003c\/i\u003e. Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children: Parker, Summer, and Josiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 04, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765517943072,"sku":"9780735291133","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/429d3256de25929323449eb34576e204.webp?v=1780272446","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/double-blessing-dont-settle-for-less-than-youre-called-to-bless-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}