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Theological Significance of Biblical Languages

Posted on March 18, 2015March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

I am a lover of words. I enjoy the cacophony of sound as each syllable is poured from my lips and building bridges from each word like bricks. Being a word smith has led me on many adventures through the tumultuous shifting waters of linguistics. Yet, even with all the joy I procure from unearthing…

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Five Things St. Patrick Can Teach Church Planters

Posted on March 17, 2015March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

On March 17, Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Cities like Pittsburgh celebrate with parades. Revelers will indulge in Irish-themed food and drinks, even beer that’s been artificially dyed green. Amusing and entertaining as these festivities may be, they reveal little to us of the glorious ways God moved through humble Patrick’s life and ministry. Like…

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The Millennial’s Guide to the Older Generations

Posted on March 3, 2015March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

There has been a lot written about what is going on in our culture and what it means for churches. Particular attention in recent years has been given to the millennial generation (born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s) and the increasing number of people who do not go to church and claim…

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