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Psalm 118

A Psalm for Every Occasion

Posted on July 29, 2020January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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  Christians have turned to the Psalms over and over again throughout the history of the church. These ancient prayers have provided millions of people with just the right words to express their powerful emotions of agonizing grief, frightening confusion, or exultant joy. These are more than just beautiful words—they seem to tap into some…

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Learning Online Brought us Closer to Jesus

Posted on May 7, 2020January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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Years ago, I attended a retreat to prepare for an extended overseas mission trip. As we walked into the retreat center, we were greeted with a large, hand-written sign that read: “Change is our friend who brings us closer to Jesus.” The mission coordinator wisely knew that our venture would bring language differences, culture shock,…

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What are you grieving amid COVID-19?

Posted on April 22, 2020January 22, 2021 by ptsblog
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This is not how I imagined we would observe Easter. You either—I suspect. But in a recent conversation, a friend and I realized that this Easter was a lot like the first one—Jesus’ friends, holed up in a room for fear of death, grieving deep loss and not knowing the way ahead. I’ve been drawn…

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