Author Archives: Steve Foster

Waking Up with Bells Palsy

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Steve Foster

From March 10-31, 2019, I spent 21 days at a pastor’s retreat center without phone, internet, emails, or media. It was the “monk phase” of my sabbatical, spending time alone with the Lord, reading through the Bible, praying, journaling, writing, … Continue reading →

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21 Days of Monk-dom

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Steve Foster

I recently returned from a 21 day “monk retreat.” It wasn’t stringent monk-dom. I ate well (more than bread and water)…slept in a nice bed (no horsehair mats)…and still talked and interacted with people (no vow of silence). But based … Continue reading →

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The Cross Tests Everything

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Steve Foster

Crux probat omnia. “The cross tests everything.” Martin Luther wrote these words. The cross defined his theology…defined his life. And the cross defines our lives as well. What you think about the cross of Christ says everything about you. Either … Continue reading →

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Grace & Truth

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Steve Foster

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) Consider who Jesus is based on John 1:1-18 alone. … Continue reading →

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Logos

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Steve Foster

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). The Word. In the Greek language, Logos. Greek philosophy believed in the order of the universe. Everything was in its proper … Continue reading →

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