Book Review: In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day

Sunday, August 17th, 2008 | Book Review, Christianity

As I said in an earlier post, I have been reading In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, written by Mark Batterson. I finished the book this weekend, and really enjoyed it. Using a rarely quoted text of the Bible (2 Samuel 23:21-21), Batterson recounts the story of Benaiah, the mighty warrior who became King David’s bodyguard and commanding general. Mark argues that Benaiah is a great example of embracing challenges. He did not back down from a fight, even though the odds were against him because of location (in a pit), his enemy (a lion), and weather conditions (snowy day). Mark challenges the reader to be daring with his or her faith, for that is how a Christian’s life is to be.

In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day is definitely worth a read. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to feel challenged (or encouraged) with his or her life. Now I have started reading Wild Goose Chase, Mark Batterson’s new book. Hopefully I can have it finished and reviewed by Tuesday, when the book comes out. Remember, I am giving away a copy of Wild Goose Chase, just leave a comment with your favorite Bible passage on the previous post.

Josh
August 20, 2008

I like Wild Geese. Hey have you ever read “The Shack” it makes me a little upset, but good nonetheless. Give me a call, or maybe I’ll give you a call sometime to catch up. ok bye.