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Portland State University Mission Begins!

We’ve made it to Portland State University! (In this picture – Lizzie Unterbrink, Megan Kemp (me), Stacie Anderson, Brian Cox and Ellis White – our team from Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor.) We embarked on this mission this morning at 5 a.m., arriving to Portland safely and happily to join the extended team who […]

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John 21

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus restored Peter to ministry by forgiving him and giving him a second chance to serve. We can affirm people in ministry by encouraging them to serve according to their gifts. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus did not compare Peter and the other disciple; each disciple has […]

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John 20

What did I learn about Jesus? Mary Magdalene appears in all four gospels as the first person to see Jesus after the resurrection. We are especially blessed because we believe in Jesus even though we haven’t seen him!  What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus is gracious in how he handles Thomas’ doubts about his […]

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John 19

What did I learn about Jesus? John’s gospel emphasizes the sheer brutality of Jesus’ beating and death more than the other gospels. Do I truly comprehend that Jesus endured this brutality for my sake? What did I learn about disciple-making? Do I believe that God is Sovereign over every aspect of my life? Extended thoughts […]

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John 18

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus showed self-control and restraint as he was arrested, taken away and questioned by religious and civil authorities.   We must be willing to speak the truth about God even in hostile environments. What did I learn about disciple-making? Sometimes disciples will run away when they face persecution or […]

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