Author Archives: Steve Foster

Rejoice in the Lord Always!

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. (Philippians 4:4-5) In the midst of everything going on in our culture, have you lost your joy? Are … Continue reading

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Deconstructing America

I love this nation. As I have traveled overseas in my lifetime and read stories of oppression, corruption, and persecution in other nations, I have always thanked God for the blessing of being born here. We are blessed. Peace. Stability. … Continue reading

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Does the World Really Need Jesus?

It sounds like a religious cliche. A cop-out. A nice sounding phrase thrown out by pious Christians who don’t know what else to say. The world needs Jesus. What difference can Jesus make? Our world is broken…angry…divided…crying out for justice…looking … Continue reading

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Five Undeniable Lessons from the Coronavirus

The coronavirus has impacted us all. Yet we all have different opinions about its origin, nature, danger, mortality rate, treatment, and prevention…along with a whole host of concerns, questions, suspicions, and criticisms of our government’s response to it. Unique times. … Continue reading

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30 Things I Have Learned in 30 Years of Ministry

This month marks my 30th year in full-time ministry as a pastor. Wow…I am getting old! In May 1990, I moved to New Orleans, LA as a naive, ultra-idealistic, fearful yet slightly over-confident Bible college graduate ready to embark on … Continue reading

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