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Headed to the Other Side

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Aug 03, 2018

That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”  Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.  A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the...

Birds and Breezes, Saints and the Spirit

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jul 27, 2018

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy...

Make a Joyful Noise

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jul 20, 2018

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Psalm 98:4 & Psalm 100:1 Friends, I like to sing. I don’t have any real talent, but I make up for it with effort and volume. It is well known among the sound crew here at University that my mic must be turned off during the singing of...

Christmas in July

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jul 13, 2018

The Word became flesh and blood,    and moved into the neighborhood.We saw the glory with our own eyes,    the one-of-a-kind glory,    like Father, like Son,Generous inside and out,    true from start to...

Farewell to Pastor Mike

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jun 29, 2018

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful...

VBS and the Puzzle with a Missing Piece

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jun 22, 2018

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. - Jesus (Matthew 7:7-8) Friends, If you have been anywhere near...

The Waters of Baptism

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jun 15, 2018

Friends, I wrote a few weeks ago celebrating how many baptisms we have had here at University, with more to come. It’s great to hear the faith confessed, see the family of God grow, as the waters of baptism wash over one more person who has been joined to Jesus. The congregation joins in...

Singing in the Sand

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jun 08, 2018

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with...

Cool Words for a Hot Day

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jun 01, 2018

Friends, It snowed in San Antonio. Not today. Today it was hot. Really, really hot.  But it snowed in San Antonio. I have a picture to prove it. Actually, it’s not proof I need. I need to remember, and when it comes to memory, a picture is worth far more than a thousand words. It...

Dreaming Dreams and Seeing Visions

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on May 25, 2018

And afterward,    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy,    your old men will dream dreams,    your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and...