I remembered today how much I hate studying for tests.

There was a reason why I only took 3 semesters at college. I hate studying!!! Oh, not that it is really so bad, I just don't like doing it. It's like eating vegetables. It's good for you, but doesn't taste well going down. I and a friend of mine are taking the EMT course at the local Vo-Tech at the request of our director here in our town. I do have a little bit of an advantage over everyone except my partner in crime from our department who is taking the class with me. We just took this same, well basically the same, course a couple of years ago and I have a lot of it stored in the ol' memory banks because of putting it into practice. This will be a semester of stretching for me. I am taking this class, studying for all my sermon preparation, keeping up with my 2 boys while Loraine, the better half, is teaching at school. I looked at my calendar and I have every night of the week minus Saturday and some Sunday nights, booked for the remainder of this year, well until 12/11 when class is over. If you read this and are a prayer warrior then please, pray for me and my family and do it often!!!

Wild Goose Chase Review

All I can say is that for me personally the chase is on!! I am challenged really easily, but something in this book has inspired a desire for getting out of the cage that currently is my place of residence. I generally read a book and try and read it as quickly as possible because I have several books on my plate to read. Some of them are started already and some need to be started. Tie in with that the fact that I am currently taking classes at the local vo-tech to gain my certification as an EMT, I had little time to read this particular book. As of this writing I have just few pages left and will finish those before my head hits the pillow tonight.

If there is one thing I had to say about Mark and his writing (Lion in a Pit and Wild Goose Chase) is that it is very easy to follow. I read his books and don't realize where the time went or realize that I read more than intended, but it's really like reading a conversation he's having with someone. I have to laugh sometimes because he asks questions in the book and I find myself actually answering them, out loud.

The cages that he deals with and references throughout the book really hit me like a ton of bricks, especially the cages of Fear and Failure. I have come to realize that in my life that I fear many things, even though I try to say that I don't. The one giant fear that I have is the fear of Failure. I find myself dreaming big dreams that are, I believe, God inspired dreams and I freeze when it comes time to put them in play. Why? I fear failing. Some people in their fear of failing choose to do it and let the chips fall where they may. Me? Because I fear, I hide and don't do anything. That's actually the cage I find myself in currently. But I hear the honking of a goose nearby!!!

I will say this for all of you out there that are looking for a book to give away to people in your church, family, students, whomever. This is a great book GET IT!!! I have a couple of friends that I know could use it and will be recommending it to. I actually want to get it for a couple of college students I know and a couple of pastors that I know. I have been ministered to and challenged greatly by this book and I hope that it makes the bestsellers list!!! I give this book and enthusiastic 5 Stars, 2 thumbs up, and whatever else comes to your mind as giving it a grand review. Take care and God bless!! For more information head on over to www.chasethegoose.com or for more of Mark and his writing head over to www.markbatterson.com

Wild Goose Chase

Just got an email this morning that I got chosen to be one of the bloggers that gets to read Mark Battersons new book, "Wild Goose Chase" first!! I am pumped. I loved "In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day" and I love reading his blog and tweets on Twitter. He is someone that I really get a lot out of in his writings and sermons (yes I subscribe to the podcast). I am ready to get the book in my hands and get to reading. If you want to check out a sample chapter or the website go here www.chasethegoose.com. Look for the review sometime in the next week or so, or as soon as I get the book in my hands. Thanks to Mark and his publishers for the great hook up!!! Oh, I will be giving away a copy as well. We'll figure out how in the next couple of days. Take care, God bless, and may Brett Favre become a Viking!!!!