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The First 50,000 Harriet Tubman Bills

Posted on April 26, 2016August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Do some quick math. 50,000 $20 bills is… $1,000,000. That first million has an important historical significance worth remembering. I’ll explain. I’ve been fascinated by Harriet Tubman for some time, and several years ago had the chance to do some research and writing on her life. Her story is quite interesting. Harriet Tubman was born…

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Pastoral Advice on Avoiding Burn-out

Posted on April 19, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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I am a prime candidate for burnout. I am a mother of a 5-month-old, a 6-year-old, a wife, a pastor planning several brand new programs and projects, a daughter, a granddaughter, a friend, a neighbor, an employer, the list goes on. I am busy and I am tired. But all of our lists go on and on,…

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Alzheimer's disease and counseling

Alzheimer’s and Counseling

Posted on April 13, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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It’s tax time. Insert audible groan here. Even with tools like Turbo Tax, Tax Act, and all the rest, successfully filing your taxes can be a major headache. As is the tradition each year, my mom and I sat down together to work on my taxes one recent Saturday. I’m pretty sure I only raised…

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