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Suicide and Pastoral Care

Posted on May 18, 2023May 19, 2023 by ptsblog
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I am counted among those who go down to the Pit; I am like those who have no help, like those forsaken among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, like those whom you remember no more, for they are cut off from your hand. (Psalm 88:4–5) These poignant verses express some…

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Praying with Someone Experiencing Anxiety

Posted on May 9, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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Recently I have been struck with the response people give me when I ask them, “What gift or blessing do you deeply desire God to give you?” Invariably, many of them respond with yearning for a kind of faith or trust in God that gives them some deep inner peace which is also manifested outwardly…

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Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by ptsblog
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month some of our blog stories will focus on this theme. Check back weekly throughout May! Churches can play an important role in the health and well-being of the wider community. One way to do this is through raising awareness for a variety of issues. When I…

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