Author Archives: Steve Foster

Fear & the Coronavirus

On Tuesday night, Liz and I went to Sams for our typical grocery run. (When you have four young adult sons, you need to buy groceries in bulk supplies.) As we approached the sliding doors, we watched as case after … Continue reading

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The Body Keeps the Score

“The greatest sources of our suffering are the lies we tell ourselves” (11). This quote alone made this book worth reading. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is the founder and medical director of the Trauma Center in Massachusetts and a … Continue reading

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Self-Deceiver…Grace Receiver…Kingdom Seeker

I am a self deceiver Blind to my own sin Trapped in my own mind Stuck in my own ways Hungering for control Craving for comfort Coveting stuff Wanting Whining Winning at any cost Self-protecting Self-promoting Self-conscious Self-centered Self-justifying Self-gratifying … Continue reading

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Understanding Pastoral Burnout

Recently I was asked again for our church’s sabbatical policy. It seems another pastor was nearing burnout at a church unaccustomed to handling it. What is going on? It seems that more and more pastors are facing burnout…dealing with mental … Continue reading

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A Few Thoughts on Christianity Today, Trump, and Jesus

I don’t like talking about politics…especially in our divided, angry, politicized culture. One, it is not my calling or expertise. Yes, as I teach through Scripture verse-by-verse, I often encounter biblical principles that apply to our political world. I seek … Continue reading

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