Author Archives: Steve Foster

A Few Thoughts on the Anniversary of Trayvon Martin’s Death

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Steve Foster

We live in narratives. We construct narratives. We interpret life through narratives.  That thought struck me as I reflected again on the Trayvon Martin tragedy. The truth of what actually happened on that day (Feb 26, 2012) may never be … Continue reading →

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Shirley Temple, the Olympics, and Morality

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Steve Foster

Shirley Temple died last week. Though I have never seen a Shirley Temple movie…and have never even had a Shirley Temple drink…I felt strangely sad when I heard the news. To me, Shirley Temple represented a different era in America…an … Continue reading →

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Ken Ham and Other Crazy, Anti-Science Christians

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Steve Foster

I confess that I didn't see the Bill Nye-Ken Ham debate on February 4. I do plan to watch it though I am not sure it will be much different than other similar debates that I have watched…some of the best … Continue reading →

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Same Love?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Steve Foster

It wasn't too long ago that I first heard "Same Love" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. It is a compelling song with lyrics that plead for love and acceptance for those who have and/or struggle with same sex attraction. It is … Continue reading →

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The Right to Be Angry?

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Steve Foster

But God said to Jonah, "Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?" "I do," he said. "I am angry enough to die." (Jonah 4:9) Jonah is steaming mad. So mad that he is physically trembling. Why? … Continue reading →

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