In the Wilderness
Posted 2.19.18: Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished....
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Scarritt Bennett Center Blog
Opportunities On The Journey
Posted 2.12.18: The word “Lent” comes from the Anglo-Saxon word that means “spring” or “springtime.” Literally the word signifies the time of the year when the days lengthen....
Read MoreFaith, Courage, Visions
Posted 2.5.18: There may also be embers we need to “stir into flame” to become stronger in our commitment to God’s ministry. Let’s look at three very important embers: faith, courage, and vision....
Read MoreMessage From United Methodist Council of Bishops
Posted 1.22.17: This is an important statement from the United Methodist Council of Bishops and needs to be widely circulated....
Read MoreA Harvest of Joy
Posted 1.15.17: When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for...
Read MoreHave You Ever Seen the Star?
Posted 1.6.17: The star of guidance for the wisemen as they journeyed from the East to find Jesus; ...
Read MoreThe New Song
Posted 12.25.17: Jesus is the New Song sung my Mary a song of praise, hope and justice;...
Read MorePatience in Waiting
Posted 12.18.17: Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for...
Read MoreComfort Is On The Way
Posted 12.11.17: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.....
Read MoreRedemption is Drawing Near
Posted 12.4.17: Advent is a time of thinking about the coming of the Christ-child as the Messiah, the long-expected redeemer promised by God....
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