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What will we decide our future to be?

Posted on September 6, 2012April 6, 2021 by ptsblog
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In 1996, preparing for the long-term future as the new pastor of a declining church, I searched for information to help me reach the older generations that were committed to religion, and the younger ones walking away from it. I was looking for secular, generational information to give me insight into the present and potential…

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Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

Posted on May 18, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog
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This is a time of great change for students at PTS. As yet another academic year draws to an end, we begin to transition. Some students anticipate a break from studies by going home to be with loved ones or leave for a vacation. Others will begin summer employment, CPE, and summer languages. For those…

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The Art of Listening

Posted on April 13, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog
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As graduation quickly approaches, I can’t help but to feel a sense of responsibility to begin the work of reflecting on my time here at PTS. As the adage goes, “Hindsight is 20/20” meaning, there is clarity when an experience or an event is behind us. Consequently, it feels slightly foolish to start looking behind me…

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