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A Mission Reflection: Remembering

Posted on May 1, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog

  When traveling, especially to a foreign country, I am often first struck by the new landscape or smells, but by the time I leave, my lasting memories are of the people I have met. There is always a temptation to get stay caught in the “picture:” the scenery, the smells, the newness of the…

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A Mission Reflection: Pray, Bring Good News, and Build Relationships

Posted on April 25, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog

  In Luke chapter 10, verses 5-9, Jesus teaches the disciples how to find the other hospitable: 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay there, eating and…

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A Mission Reflection: The Church is Alive!!

Posted on April 3, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog

Too often I hear people say, “The Church is dying.” I suppose what they mean to say is, “The number of active members in mainline churches in the United States is steadily declining.” In fact, the Church – even the Presbyterian Church – is growing rapidly elsewhere in the world. While traveling on a World Mission…

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