The Mountain
and the
Meeting Place
Watty College Blog
Throughout different places of the Old and New Testament we see people find places away from crowds to commune with God. Many times those places are on a mountainside. We hope this blog can be a sort of social media mountainside for you; a place where you can escape from the competing voices of the world and hear the voice of God speak to you through the members of the Watkinsville community.
Perfectionism is not Holiness
Chip Chambers // UGA Graduate
“Chip, I think you have a control problem.” I was jogging with one of my friends, telling him about how tough some of my classes had been and how discouraged I was. I was determined to fix the problem by simply studying harder, assuming that if I could just get my grades up, then surely the discouragement would go away.
The Grace of Repentance
Chip Chambers // UGA Graduate
It was the primary call of John the Baptist (Mark 1:4). It was the first public command Jesus gave (Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:15). And the first of 95 bullet points nailed to a 16th century German church door stated, “When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, ‘Repent,’ he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.”
What Truly is Trust?
Ryan Kone // UGA Graduate
I have grappled with this topic in prayer and thought for some time. My prayer is that the Lord will use my words for his Kingdom however he sees fit. Nonetheless, I will use all the wisdom that he has given me to try and do the best that I can to convey what he wishes me to write regarding this topic…
The Time Jesus Told His Disciples Not to Obey the Great Commission
Chip Chambers // UGA Graduate
It’s the greatest rescue mission in all of human history. Jesus has invaded creation and is launching the greatest military offensive the world has ever seen…
Unmasking Performance
Caroline Head // Communications Intern
I’ve been thinking a lot about this story lately and how I’ve seen the heart of Jesus in this interaction demonstrated to me through the leadership at Watkinsville…
The Heart of Worship
Caleb Barnes // Worship Associate
Years ago, worship leader Matt Redman wrote a song called “Heart of Worship.” The hook of the chorus says, “I’m coming back to the heart of worship, and it’s all about You.” This line is simple, but don’t be deceived by the simplicity of the statement. When we strip everything away – the music, the teaching, the lights, the people – it is all about Christ. Worship is for God.
Is God Really Good in our Pain?
Brooke Davis // Intern Director and Youth Ministry Associate
There are moments in life when everything slows down to a screeching halt, when what you once were sure of, you no longer are. These moments can come with no warning and hit so hard that it feels like you can barely stand up to take another step. Hearing the word “cancer” out of the mouth of your surgeon is…
Why We Pray
Kyle Wade // UGA Student
This past semester, Watty College launched its first regular Tribe gatherings. Tribes are small groups of college students and families who gather weekly to pray. The students meet at an older family’s home where they all join in prayer together there. It’s multiple generations—parents, students, children—all pleading to the same Lord…
Ask our Staff: Book Recommendations!
Mac Willingham // College Intern
Back in October, I sent several members of the Watkinsville staff an email that said, “could you please respond to this email with one book that you think every college student should read or that you found most helpful during your time in college?”
Don’t Waste Your Christmas Break
Chip Chambers // UGA Graduate
Breaks always start out great. I make it home, fall onto my bed, and breathe a sigh of relief. The reprieve I have looked forward to for so long has finally arrived…
How Do I Read My Bible?
Brooke Davis // Intern Director & Youth Ministry Associate
The BIBLE! The most life-giving and equally intimidating book we own. If I had been asked to write this a year ago, I would have told you that the Bible is always intriguing and refreshing for the reader…
May We Never Grow Tired of Prayer
Katie Story // Youth Intern
In a time in my life when it is so easy to get distracted by busyness, school, or even serving, I often forget the importance of sitting at Jesus’ feet. In this story, two women encounter Jesus. One joyfully sits at his feet while the other distractingly serves, confused about what it means to be devoted to Jesus…
Navigating the [Single] 20-Something Life
Jessica Mathisen // Development Director at Athens Pregnancy Center
We like to make plans. Whether we call ourselves a planner or a free spirit, each one of us makes plans in our hearts and minds. We have expectations about the way our life is going to go, the things we are going to do, and the places we are going to be…