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Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

Posted on May 18, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog

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

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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Christic Manhood? Masculine Christianity?

Posted on February 9, 2012April 7, 2021 by ptsblog

“God has chosen to liken Himself to a female and we are the fruit of His womb.” – John Calvin I recently came across a post by one of my favorite bloggers Rachel Held Evans, entitled “God is Not Ashamed, Our Brothers Speak Out.” This post burgeoned from a previous post where Evans asked Brothers…

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