Author Archives: Steve Foster

Confession #3 – I Can Still Have Doubts

Being a Christian does not mean that you do not have doubts. In fact, the absence of doubts would eliminate the need for faith. Of course, let me first clarify something about faith. Faith is not belief in something contrary … Continue reading

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Confession #2 – I Can Feel Like I Have Failed

I am perfectionistic. Maybe even a little OCD. Crooked pictures bother me. I hate finding spelling errors. I walk through our auditorium during the week and straighten out chairs. Part of it is probably my personality…some from my family background … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Conservative, Evangelical Pastor

Our world likes to paint with broad strokes. Categorize people. Put them in a box. It’s common to all of us. We can’t possibly know the intricacies and idiosyncrasies of every person we meet…so we slap a label on them … Continue reading

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51 Things I Have Learned in 51 Years of Life

Today I turn 51. That’s a big number…representing a lot of days on this earth. About 18,626 to be exact. A year ago I compiled a list of 50 random things that I have learned or observed so far in … Continue reading

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28 Things I Have Learned in 28 Years of Marriage

In honor of our 28th anniversary on June 22, here are 28 things that I have learned about marriage. 1. Love deepens over time. I certainly loved Liz when I married her 28 years ago but I really didn’t understand the depths … Continue reading

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