A dramatic legend about an ancient Jew named Honi, who saw God miraculously move to save a generation, is the backdrop of Mark Batterson’s new book, The Circle Maker. Batterson explains how God showed up when Honi drew a prayer circle around himself, refusing to move until he saw God change his circumstances. Batterson builds on three tenets of prayer-circle drawing: dreaming big, praying and thinking long. “Despite what skeptics may say, God is not offended by your big dreams or bold prayers. He is offended by anything less,” Batterson writes.

Franklin Graham Challenges Christian Students to ‘Live Your Life for Him’
As Franklin Graham spoke to Liberty University's 50th graduating class on May 12, he challenged them to be bold and strong—and to live out their faith. "The world wants you to sit down and shut up," said Franklin Graham. "No, don't you do that. I want you to stand up,...