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Soulprint: Discovering Your Divine Destiny Spiral-Bound | January 18, 2011
Mark Batterson
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There never has been and never will be anyone like you. But that isn’t a testament to you. It’s a testament to the God who created you. The problem? Few people discover the God-given identity that makes them unlike anyone else. Mark Batterson calls this divine distinction our soulprint.
God would like to introduce you to yourself.
In Soulprint, Mark pours the contagious energy he’s known for into helping you experience the joy of discovering who you are...and the freedom of discovering who you’re not. The wonderful fact is that your uniqueness is God’s gift to you, and it’s also your gift to God.
A self-discovery book that puts God at the center rather than self, Soulprint encourages you to recognize and explore the five defining moments in your life that will determine your destiny. Along the way, you’ll find that you’re not just turning the pages of a book. You’re turning the pages of your remarkable, God-shaped, world-changing life.From "Opening," Soulprint, by Mark Batterson:
"Time may be measured in minutes, but life is measured in moments. There are moments in life that are larger than life. And it's those defining moments that dictate the way we see life... In a sense, we are an aggregation of where we've been, what we've done, and who we've known. But there are a few places, a few experiences, and a few people that leave their imprint in a way that become a part of our soulprint.
"Exactly what, you may be wondering, is a soulprint? Think of it this way: Your fingerprint uniquely identifies you and differentiates you from everyone else who has ever lived, but your fingerprint is only skin-deep. You possess a uniqueness that is soul-deep. I call it your soulprint. It's not just who you are, present tense. It's who you are destined to become, future tense. It's not just who others see when they look at you from the outside in. It's who God has destined you to become from the inside out. Not unlike your genetic code that preprograms parts of your anatomy, your true identity and true destiny are hardwired into your soulprint. So while you live your life forward, God works backward. The Omniscient One always starts with the end in mind...
"No matter where you are [in your journey of self-discovery], I want you to experience the joy of discovering who you are and the freedom of discovering who you're not. It won't be easy. And there are no shortcuts. But if you are breathing, it means God hasn't given up on you yet. So don't give up on yourself. Let this promise get into your spirit because it will energize your reading: it's never too late to be who you might have been."
Table of Contents
Opening: Soulprint
Scene I: Holy Confidence
Scene II: Lifesymbols
Scene III: The Crags of the Wild Goats
Scene IV: Alter Ego
Scene V: The Devil's Workshop
Closing: The White Stone
Discussion Guide
Bonus selection from Primal: a quest for the lost soul of Christianity
God would like to introduce you to yourself.
In Soulprint, Mark pours the contagious energy he’s known for into helping you experience the joy of discovering who you are...and the freedom of discovering who you’re not. The wonderful fact is that your uniqueness is God’s gift to you, and it’s also your gift to God.
A self-discovery book that puts God at the center rather than self, Soulprint encourages you to recognize and explore the five defining moments in your life that will determine your destiny. Along the way, you’ll find that you’re not just turning the pages of a book. You’re turning the pages of your remarkable, God-shaped, world-changing life.From "Opening," Soulprint, by Mark Batterson:
"Time may be measured in minutes, but life is measured in moments. There are moments in life that are larger than life. And it's those defining moments that dictate the way we see life... In a sense, we are an aggregation of where we've been, what we've done, and who we've known. But there are a few places, a few experiences, and a few people that leave their imprint in a way that become a part of our soulprint.
"Exactly what, you may be wondering, is a soulprint? Think of it this way: Your fingerprint uniquely identifies you and differentiates you from everyone else who has ever lived, but your fingerprint is only skin-deep. You possess a uniqueness that is soul-deep. I call it your soulprint. It's not just who you are, present tense. It's who you are destined to become, future tense. It's not just who others see when they look at you from the outside in. It's who God has destined you to become from the inside out. Not unlike your genetic code that preprograms parts of your anatomy, your true identity and true destiny are hardwired into your soulprint. So while you live your life forward, God works backward. The Omniscient One always starts with the end in mind...
"No matter where you are [in your journey of self-discovery], I want you to experience the joy of discovering who you are and the freedom of discovering who you're not. It won't be easy. And there are no shortcuts. But if you are breathing, it means God hasn't given up on you yet. So don't give up on yourself. Let this promise get into your spirit because it will energize your reading: it's never too late to be who you might have been."
Table of Contents
Opening: Soulprint
Scene I: Holy Confidence
Scene II: Lifesymbols
Scene III: The Crags of the Wild Goats
Scene IV: Alter Ego
Scene V: The Devil's Workshop
Closing: The White Stone
Discussion Guide
Bonus selection from Primal: a quest for the lost soul of Christianity
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Original Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 192 pages
ISBN-10: 1601420390
Item Weight: 0.4 lbs
Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.4 x 8.0 inches
ECPA bestseller
Praise for Mark Batterson
“With Soulprint Mark Batterson has done it again! He has asked the questions that led me into a self-discovery that enlarged my vision of God's purpose in my life.”
—Ruth Graham, speaker and author of Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There
“Mark weaves us through the Great Commandment with insights that are both winsome and wise, peaking both curiosity and conviction. He calls us to a discipleship free of the trappings of shriveled self-concern, drawing us to give ourselves, with abandon, to others as we heed Jesus’ call to “love God” above all. This book will fuel clarity of call and persevering strength for those who will journey in obedience to the Gospel – in its wholeness of justice, mercy, and faithfulness – for a lifetime.”
—Gary Haugen, president & CEO of International Justice Mission and author of Good News About Injustice, Terrify No More, and Just Courage
“Too many of us are doing life at an unsustainable pace and losing sight of our first love. In his new book Primal, Mark Batterson invites you to rediscover the reality of Christ and His passions. This book will challenge you, push you, and stretch you. You will walk away righteously aggravated, but catapulted into action.”
—Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv
“Mark, I’m with you. It’s time for the believers to be more. Let’s hear the voice of God and be that Holy passionate fire that we are called to be. It’s the primal way.”
—Shaun Alexander, 2005 NFL MVP, acclaimed speaker and author of Touchdown Alexander and The Walk
“As a leader and teacher, Mark Batterson brings imagination, energy, and insight. Mark’s genuine warmth and sincerity spill over into his communication, combining an intense love for his community with a passionate desire to see them living the life God dreams for them. I appreciate his willingness to take bold risks and go to extraordinary lengths to reach our culture with a message that is truly relevant.”
—Ed Young, senior pastor of Fellowship Church
“A thoughtful and energetic leader, Mark Batterson presses us to consider how we live out our faith in the world around us. When Mark has something to say, I am quick to listen.”
—Frank Wright, PhD, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters
Praise for Mark Batterson
“With Soulprint Mark Batterson has done it again! He has asked the questions that led me into a self-discovery that enlarged my vision of God's purpose in my life.”
—Ruth Graham, speaker and author of Fear Not Tomorrow, God is Already There
“Mark weaves us through the Great Commandment with insights that are both winsome and wise, peaking both curiosity and conviction. He calls us to a discipleship free of the trappings of shriveled self-concern, drawing us to give ourselves, with abandon, to others as we heed Jesus’ call to “love God” above all. This book will fuel clarity of call and persevering strength for those who will journey in obedience to the Gospel – in its wholeness of justice, mercy, and faithfulness – for a lifetime.”
—Gary Haugen, president & CEO of International Justice Mission and author of Good News About Injustice, Terrify No More, and Just Courage
“Too many of us are doing life at an unsustainable pace and losing sight of our first love. In his new book Primal, Mark Batterson invites you to rediscover the reality of Christ and His passions. This book will challenge you, push you, and stretch you. You will walk away righteously aggravated, but catapulted into action.”
—Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv
“Mark, I’m with you. It’s time for the believers to be more. Let’s hear the voice of God and be that Holy passionate fire that we are called to be. It’s the primal way.”
—Shaun Alexander, 2005 NFL MVP, acclaimed speaker and author of Touchdown Alexander and The Walk
“As a leader and teacher, Mark Batterson brings imagination, energy, and insight. Mark’s genuine warmth and sincerity spill over into his communication, combining an intense love for his community with a passionate desire to see them living the life God dreams for them. I appreciate his willingness to take bold risks and go to extraordinary lengths to reach our culture with a message that is truly relevant.”
—Ed Young, senior pastor of Fellowship Church
“A thoughtful and energetic leader, Mark Batterson presses us to consider how we live out our faith in the world around us. When Mark has something to say, I am quick to listen.”
—Frank Wright, PhD, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters
Mark Batterson serves as lead pastor of National Community Church (www.theaterchurch.com) in Washington, D.C. NCC was recognized as one of the most innovative and influential churches in America by Outreach Magazine in 2008. One church with ten services in six locations, NCC meets in movie theaters at metro stops throughout the D.C. area. NCC also owns and operates the largest coffeehouse on Capitol Hill, Ebenezers, which was recently recognized as the #1 coffeehouse in the metro D.C. area by AOL CityGuide. He is a daily blogger at www.markbatterson.com and the author of the bestselling In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Wild Goose Chase, and Primal: A Quest for the Lost Soul of Christianity. Mark and his wife, Lora, live on Capitol Hill with their three children.