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“Risen” Movie Review

Posted on February 25, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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Spoiler Alert: I am going to share what happens in the movie Risen. None of these things will blow the movie for you, but you might want to see the movie first. A couple of years ago I started a group at my church. We see a movie every month and afterward go to dinner…

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Care and Counseling for the Caregiver

Posted on February 15, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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“Being a caregiver is easy,” said no one, ever. Whether you work for a health care agency, a hospital, or care for a loved one at home, being a caregiver is incredibly draining work.  You are expected to give all you can to help someone get through another day. The hours are long, the work…

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How do Christians Fast?

Posted on February 10, 2016January 29, 2021 by ptsblog
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Yesterday we answered the question “Why do Christians fast?” Today we’ll take a closer look at how Christians fast. Eating Less Though there was no single method St. John Cassian prescribed, he did offer “a single goal: avoid overeating and the filling of our bellies.”[1] While going long periods of time without food is a…

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