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I reserved the domain name, www.heelcatcher.com, many years ago. My intent was to start a personal blog online. Like most good intents, it never happened. I simply did not have the time to set things up. Ironically, the event that gave me the time was an Achilles rupture that happened to me on November 21, 2009. My heelcatcher blog was birthed out of my snapped heel. I wish I would have found a less painful way to get things started.
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Author Archives: Steve Foster
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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Everything I Needed to Know I Learned in the Country
I grew up in the country. I probably didn’t realize how “country” it was until later in life. We had seven acres of land. A large pasture with woods in the back along with a spring-fed pond. We raised cows…chickens…and … Continue reading
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