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The Quest for a Common Loaf

Posted on November 13, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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“Take and eat,” Jesus said, passing the bread around. And everybody did, except for Philip, who went away hungry, for he was allergic to gluten. Oh, wait, that’s not how the story goes! There is no evidence to suggest that any of the disciples suffered from a wheat allergy, but lots of Christians do today. And…

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A Different Kind of Trip

Posted on November 6, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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  It’s that time of year again on the PTS campus when World Mission Initiative is recruiting students and others for the spring mission trips. As they gather together the last minute stragglers (I’m one), I can’t help but reflect on what it is that makes these trips different. I had been on mission trips before coming…

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Reflections on Phonathon 2013

Posted on October 31, 2013March 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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So this fall I was checking out the new look for the PTS website when I saw the posting for the annual Phonathon in the lower right corner of the homepage. I may be in a small select group when I can say I actually get a little excited about the Phonathon. Thinking about it brings…

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