by Markus Watson | Dec 29, 2017 | Big Story, Church, City, Culture, Gospel |
As we enter the New Year we recognize a few things: 2017 Was A Tough Year No doubt, there was a lot of good that happened in 2017. But there was also a lot of tragedy. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Jose destroyed hundreds of homes and shattered countless lives while... 
by Markus Watson | Dec 14, 2017 | Big Story, Calling, Creativity, Gospel, Shalom, Stories, Theology, Vocation |
Let me start by saying that the video below is a moving and powerful expression of God’s love for us lived out through the vocations of his children. I urge you to watch the video below and share it with your friends and family. You can find out more about the video... 
by Shauna Schneider | Dec 11, 2017 | Big Story, Formation, Gospel, Shalom, Stories |
The smell of Christmas morning for our family is coffee cake. The sour cream bundt cake that I make every year is laced with ribbons of sugar-coated pecans and cinnamon. It takes an hour to bake, so as the sweet aroma fills our home, the whole family anticipates an... 
by Shauna Schneider | Nov 22, 2017 | Big Story, Calling, Formation, Gospel, Shalom |
This week, we pause for Thanksgiving. But even on this day set aside for it, our thankfulness feels fleeting; enduring gratitude, elusive. How do we cultivate heartfelt gratefulness that transcends a holiday? For me, reflecting on the people who populate my memories... 
by Markus Watson | Nov 21, 2017 | Big Story, Calling, Church, Discipleship, Gospel, Mission, Theology |
The “previousness” of God, which I wrote about HERE, refers to the idea that God is already at work in the world before his people even get there. It refers to the fact that God doesn’t need to wait for us—God can begin his work well before we have even realized what... 
by Markus Watson | Nov 10, 2017 | Big Story, Gospel, Mission, Shalom, Theology, Vocation |
I’m a big believer in the sovereignty of God. What does “sovereignty” mean? It essentially means that God can and will do as God chooses. I know that raises a lot of questions. Questions about the existence of evil and why God doesn’t always prevent catastrophes. ...