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Posted on October 27, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Most of the stories we hear about tend to be the negative ones. There are lots of reasons for that. Self-proclaimed “Media Manipulator” Ryan Holiday attributes some of that negativity to the decline of “subscription based” news outlets. The loudest, scariest, most negative stories grab attention. But sometimes, great stuff happens. We just don’t hear…

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Climate Change: Turning Discussion into Action

Posted on October 23, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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I live on the edge of the Allegheny River just north of Pittsburgh. As the river flows by, its appearance is constantly changing. One moment the water is dark and gray. Then a ray of sun breaks through the clouds above and sets each ripple afire with dancing light. The mood shifts, the colors change, the water levels…

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Gamergate: The Invisible Scandal Impacting Your Ministry

Posted on October 18, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Your ministry has been impacted by a debate that you probably didn’t know was happening. It has involved major Universities, news outlets, and even the FBI. You probably missed it because it’s about something you don’t usually notice. It’s about video games. But why would a seminary blog bother discussing a debate on video games?…

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