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Counseling Through Spiritually Integrated Treatment

Posted on November 11, 2015January 29, 2021 by ptsblog

Shannon is having sleepless nights, is short with her kids, and has even scared herself from time to time as thoughts of suicide have floated across the landscape of her mind. As a minister in a respectable denomination, she realizes that the words of grace and pardon she proclaims week after week don’t seem to…

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Starbucks, Red Cups, and the Grace of Being Offended

Posted on November 9, 2015January 29, 2021 by ptsblog

While the Christian right and the left are hashing it out over Twitter, arguing about the merits and demerits of Starbucks’s new inclusive red cups, I want to press pause to ask the question: Is there anything this episode can teach us about the Christian spiritual life? The answer, I believe, is yes. We can…

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Recommended Reading – Influential Theology Books

Posted on October 30, 2015January 29, 2021 by ptsblog

In October, seminaries and divinity schools around the country celebrate Theological Libraries Month. To join in the festivities, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary faculty answered the question, “Outside of the Bible, what book has had the most influence on your theology?” Here’s a list of their recommended reading. So, grab a cup of hot apple cider and a…

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