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Why Detroit?

Posted on June 19, 2014March 18, 2021 by ptsblog

What was the Presbyterian Church thinking when they decided to have the 221st General Assembly in Detroit, MI? Of all places! (As you’ll recall, the last Assembly was held in beautiful Pittsburgh, PA. Just sayin’.) Haven’t they seen the news? Don’t they read the papers? Don’t they know Detroit’s a warzone? Dangerous? Hopeless? Several friends…

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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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