“Going all in and all out for the All in All is both a death sentence and a life sentence. Your sinful nature, along with its selfish desires, is nailed to the cross. Then, and only then, does your true personality, your true potential, and your true purpose come alive. After all, God cannot resurrect what has not died. And that's why so many people are half alive. They haven't died to self yet.”

American pastor and author

Mark Batterson is an American pastor and author. He serves as lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and has written several books. His work includes Win the Day, In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, and Wild Goose Chase. His New York Times bestselling book The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears was released in December 2011.