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University is Growing

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Mar 27, 2019

News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. Acts...

Letter From Pastor Ben– United Methodist General Conference

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Feb 28, 2019

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;     establish the work of our hands for us—     yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 Dear Friends, Perhaps fittingly, I write this to you, my beloved church, on a plane from St Louis bouncing through...

Like Trees Planted by Water

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Feb 20, 2019

But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,    whose confidence is in him.They will be like a tree planted by the water    that sends out its roots by the stream.It does not fear when heat comes;    its...

A Family Obsession

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Feb 06, 2019

So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. What a wretched man I...

Sharing the Good News

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jan 23, 2019

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to...

This is the Day

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Jan 09, 2019

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.                                   ...

It Has Begun

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Dec 21, 2018

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.                                            ...

Ordinary Moments with Sacred Possibility

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Dec 07, 2018

Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear? And don’t you remember?          - Jesus (Mark 8:18)   Friends, It’s amazing how often two people can look at the same thing but see something different. Maybe it’s the light...

Expectant Hope

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Nov 30, 2018

Even youths grow tired and weary,     and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord     will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;     they will run and not grow weary,     they will walk and not be faint. ...

Blessing Comes With Purpose

Posted by Rev. Ben Trammell on Nov 16, 2018

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. - Paul to the Church in Corinth (and the one in San Antonio)   Friends, “I didn’t know church could be like this…” &ndash...