“I think you often say more by saying less. And interestingly enough, I mean, Jesus really set the standard. I mean, he could say more with fewer words than anybody. Most of the parables were less than 250 words. And, boy, did he have some one-liners just packed with truth.”

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.