Author Archives: Steve Foster

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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What I Learned from Scottish Dancing

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Steve Foster

I never thought I would try Scottish dancing. Never. To me, the words "Scottish dancing" brought up images of men dancing in kilts to strange bagpipe music in some kind of Riverdance-looking line dance. Not a pleasant mental image. But … Continue reading →

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