Author Archives: Steve Foster

Learning to Lament

I fight tears. I am not sure why. There is something that feels dangerous about tears. Uncontrollable. You fear that if you start you may not be able to stop. But when the tears come, it has a way of … Continue reading

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The Stories We Tell

My oldest son is home from college. We are all together again as a family. Sitting around the dinner table, the stories begin to flow. Each of us has a story. Memories. Mostly funny. Sometimes embarrassing. But all of them … Continue reading

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What Is God’s Will for Me?

"What is God's will for my life?" That is a common question that we all ask at one time or another. Paul gives the answer in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is … Continue reading

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Jesus Understands

In the days of His flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to Him who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. Although He was a son, … Continue reading

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Why Does God Not Make It Clear to People that He Is Real?

Recently I was asked: "Why does God not make it clear to people that he is 'real'? If God is love and wants us to love Him, why not make it clearly evident to all people throughout all time?" Here … Continue reading

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