A few years ago, we wrote about Hunter Steinitz, who enrolled in the PTS M.Div. program as the oldest known female living in the U.S. with Harlequin ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder that causes an overproduction of skin cells and which few newborns survive past infancy. Hunter’s skin has always been a part of who…
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A Mission Reflection: Remembering
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…
A Mission Reflection: Pray, Bring Good News, and Build Relationships
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…