Author Archives: Steve Foster

The Church in a Sexualized Culture

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Steve Foster

How is the church of Jesus Christ to respond to the recent Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage? There is no doubt that our culture has changed. What was once unquestioned and taken for granted—marriage as the union of one … Continue reading →

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A Brief History of Thought

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Steve Foster

I picked up A Brief History of Thought based on a recommendation online by Tim Keller. It was a best seller in Europe for several months and just recently made its appearance in the U.S. The author, Luc Ferry, is … Continue reading →

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Proud Specks before an Infinite God

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Steve Foster

This is what the Lord says—the Holy One of Israel and your Creator: “Do you question what I do for My children? Do you give Me orders about the work of My hands? I am the One who made the … Continue reading →

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Does God Give Us More Than We Can Handle?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Steve Foster

I recently had someone ask me as a pastor, "Is it true that 'God doesn't give us more than we can handle'? Because right now it sure feels like He has." It is an interesting question. Does God give us … Continue reading →

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Why We Must Speak Out for the Persecuted Church

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Steve Foster

The recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians woke me up. I have prayed for the persecuted church and have faithfully supported ministries like Open Doors and Voice of the Martyrs. But I don't think I have ever been confronted … Continue reading →

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