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Why do Christians fast?

Why do Christians fast?

Posted on February 9, 2016January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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Updated 02/28/17 In the Ash Wednesday Gospel reading, Jesus says “when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you” (Matt 6:17-18). Notice that Jesus…

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Pittsburgh mission conference with Alan Hirsch April 8-9

The Mission has a Church

Posted on February 8, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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“Our task as his people is to discern what God is doing and join with him. It is not so much that the church has a mission but that the mission has a church.” As I read those words from Alan Hirsch’s book, The Permanent Revolution, they stopped me in my tracks. As the senior pastor…

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A Tip to Engage Your Congregation in Ministry: Ask Questions

Posted on February 3, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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My three year old daughter just entered the “Why?” phase of childhood. Everything around us provides endless possibilities for questions. Why is it dark out? Why do I have to go to sleep? Why don’t we eat boogers? As I’ve listened to her unending curiosity, I’ve become convinced that this inquisitiveness is one reason why…

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