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Achilles Rupture – 10 Years Later

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Steve Foster

Ten years ago today, I ruptured my Achilles tendon during a taekwondo graduation. It was a sparring match. A chance to show off my taekwondo moves. I was paired against a 16-year old. I was a 41-year old feeling 21 … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in an Angry, Anxious, Crazy World

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Steve Foster

We live in the “age of anxiety.” We all feel it to a certain degree. A sense that the world is out of control. An awareness that our own emotions are often out of control. We long for peace. Inner … Continue reading →

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Confession #5 – The Strange Gift of Dysfunction

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Steve Foster

I grew up in a good home. I absolutely love my family. But we had our share of dysfunction at times. Conflict avoidance. Difficulty expressing deeper thoughts or emotions. Unspoken tension and disagreements. Relational distance. Church life also had its … Continue reading →

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Wonder #5 – The Power of Music

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Steve Foster

Something to chew on… Music is a universal language. It is found in all cultures…is based on similar sounds…bonds groups together…and produces intense emotions in all who hear. Who hasn’t had the experience of singing the lyrics of a song … Continue reading →

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Confession #4 – Anxiety Is a Battle

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Steve Foster

I remember my first bout with panic attacks. I felt like I was drowning on dry land as wave after wave of anxiety hit me. It was a horrible experience. Feeling out of control. Fighting your own mind. Trying to … Continue reading →

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