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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog
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In honor of this day of Thanksgiving where we celebrate the with gratitude the all aspects of the past year, this week’s blog is a sharing of what some students at PTS were thankful for. “I am thankful that my family and friends are well.” – Karyn Bigelow “I am thankful for all of my…

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That For Which I am Thankful

Posted on November 15, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog
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Sitting on the eve of the last of this term’s final exams, a day that will be the mark signifying the close of my first term in seminary, though it technically doesn’t end till Monday. Eighty days ago I was leaning on the edge of another eve, standing in the garage staring at bed of my…

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20 Plus Confessions of a World Wanderer

Posted on November 1, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog
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I had some time to think about all I’ve experienced and learned this summer I thought it might be fun to make up a confessional list…merely for fun and memories not so academic. 1.  I’ve been craving good hot dogs and Chickfila since china. 2.  I’ve slept in ten different beds this summer and started…

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