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Which Girl Scout Cookie Fits Your Theology?

Posted on January 15, 2015August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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We all have different beliefs, theologies, church backgrounds, and the list goes on. We’re unique. We’re human. Though we may differ on matters of faith, surely we can all agree that cookies are great. And Girl Scout cookies are among the best! So, which Girl Scout cookie fits your theology? Take this short quiz and…

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Posted on December 18, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” That’s what the peppy Christmas songs tell us, but if you’ve recently suffered a loss – such as the death of a loved one, a broken relationship, or sudden unemployment – these words may ring very hollow. In fact, almost everything about the holiday season tends to…

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I Can’t Breathe

Posted on December 5, 2014April 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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This week has been a rough one in our nation. Though surely, I should say, one of my biggest frustrations has been people who have been endlessly posting on Facebook and Twitter and wherever they can find a place to lift their voice, even if they possess approximately zero facts about the situation at hand….

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