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Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Posted on October 30, 2023October 16, 2023 by ptsblog
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Trick-or-Treat Be With You! I do ministry on the margins with what I call “queer pilgrims.” Like me, they are one or more of the various flavors of queer, but unlike me they aren’t Christian anymore and have—whether voluntarily or through exile—left their faith community. One of the perennial questions I get from such pilgrims…

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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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Is It Okay to be Emotional?

Posted on October 18, 2022September 29, 2022 by ptsblog
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Do you remember the last time you were emotional? Was it an expression of joy, anger, fear, or sadness? There are so many emotions a person goes through in a day, and with these emotional swings, it is difficult to fathom how a person can navigate the turbulent waters of these feelings without getting lost….

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