" There is nothing remotely passive about following Christ. Some of us approach our relationship with Christ like we’re called to play a “prevent defense” when we ought to be in a “two-minute offense.” Some of us act like faithfulness is making no turnovers, when faithfulness is scoring touchdowns. Faithfulness has nothing to do with maintaining the status quo or holding the fort. It has everything to do with competing for the kingdom and storming the gates of hell. With a squirt gun, if necessary! "

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