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Praying with Someone Experiencing Anxiety

Posted on May 9, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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Recently I have been struck with the response people give me when I ask them, “What gift or blessing do you deeply desire God to give you?” Invariably, many of them respond with yearning for a kind of faith or trust in God that gives them some deep inner peace which is also manifested outwardly…

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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month some of our blog stories will focus on this theme. Check back weekly throughout May! Churches can play an important role in the health and well-being of the wider community. One way to do this is through raising awareness for a variety of issues. When I…

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Mission Trips Require Focus and Flexibility

Posted on March 28, 2023March 8, 2023 by ptsblog
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If I was to name the two most important things to remember for a mission trip, it would be focus and flexibility. What I have learned over my many trips is that logistics matter. It matters that you plan and then make contingency plans (yes, multiple!) for all the things that might go wrong, because…

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