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Christians and Halloween?

Posted on October 31, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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This is such a tricky time of year. Some people get pretty excited about Halloween. Others get offended. Just this last weekend I was asked a question. “Why do some Christians celebrate Halloween and some don’t?” That question has another (more pointed) version. “Is it okay for Christians to celebrate Halloween?” For me, the short…

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Immigration: A Ministry of Social Work

Posted on October 29, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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Immigration is a ministry of social work. Jesus conjoined the commands in Deuteronomy 6:5 and Leviticus 19:8 in response to the question posed by a Scribe: “What is the greatest commandment?” The result found in Matthew 22:37-39 is, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and…

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Gamergate: The Invisible Scandal Impacting Your Ministry

Posted on October 18, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Your ministry has been impacted by a debate that you probably didn’t know was happening. It has involved major Universities, news outlets, and even the FBI. You probably missed it because it’s about something you don’t usually notice. It’s about video games. But why would a seminary blog bother discussing a debate on video games?…

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