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Sabbath Rest as Equality

Posted on August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 by ptsblog
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One of the best things about attending a small Christian college in the Midwest was worshiping in a local congregation on Sunday alongside professors and university staff, factory workers and business owners, and even the university president. No matter who someone was at the university or in town during the week, in worship we were…

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Nurturing Connection in the Classroom

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 by ptsblog
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A few years ago, I attended a leadership development event. The two-day meeting focused on the theme of abundant life and how leaders might help create communities where abundant life can flourish. In preparation for the event, participants were asked to read a book called Leading Causes of Life by Gary Gunderson and Larry Pray….

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The Spirituality of Saying Yes

Posted on October 28, 2021October 25, 2021 by ptsblog
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I recently received one of those emails you just don’t see coming: a friend from 10-15 years ago asked me if I’d consider driving to New Jersey to officiate her cousin’s wedding. Less than two weeks later. What do you say when an out-of-the-blue opportunity comes along? I’ll admit, my first instinct is almost always…

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