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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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Rethinking Stewardship

Posted on November 8, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog
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  Dear Working Preacher, I’m going to level with you: I’m not sure what to do with this week’s reading from Mark. I wish I had better news, but there it is. I’m stuck. So I’ll put what I’ve got on the table and if you do the same maybe we can crack this nut…

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