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Faith is unlearning this senseless worries and misguided beliefs that keep us captive. It is far more complex than simply modifying behavior. Faith is rewiring the human brain. We are literally upgrading our minds by downloading the mind of Christ.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

The only God-ordained fear is the fear of God, and if we fear Him, we don't have to fear anyone or anything else.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

The author gives an interesting naval etymology of the word "opportunity". It referred to days in which sailing ships had to wait outside a port for the appropriate tide, which then was their chance until the next tide.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

God is great not just because nothing is too big for Him. God is great because nothing is too small for Him, either.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Society's goal is to make us less foolish. From the cradle to grave the pressure is on: "Be normal!" Our inner fool may be shackled and caged by a world made to suppress it, but Jesus came to free the fool.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Nine times out of 10, criticism is a defense mechanism. We criticize in others what we don't like in ourselves.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

The genealogy of blessing always traces back to God-ordained risk.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Half of learning is learning. The other half of learning is unlearning.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Most God-ordained dreams die because we are not willing to do something that seems illogical

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Self-consciousness isn't just A curse. It is part of THE curse.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

As I look back on my own life, I recognize this simple truth: The greatest opportunities were the scariest lions. Part of me has wanted to play it safe, but I’ve learned that taking no risks is the greatest risk of all.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Embrace relational uncertainty. It's called romance. Embrace spiritual uncertainty. It's called mystery. Embrace occupational uncertainty. It's called destiny. Embrace emotional uncertainty. It's called joy. Embrace intellectual uncertainty. It's cal...

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

God is in the business of strategically positioning us in the right place at the right time. A sense of destiny is our birthright as followers of Christ. God is awfully good at getting us where He wants us to go. But here’s the catch: The right pla...

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

God is in the résumé-building business. He is always using past experiences to prepare us for future opportunities.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Dr. Neal Roese makes a fascinating distinction between two types of regret: regrets of action and regrets of inaction.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

What sets lion chasers apart isn’t the outcome. It’s the courage to chase God-sized dreams.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

To the infinite, all finites are equal.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars

Ryan-chasers have a life wish. They live life to the fullest because they are willing to look foolish.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars