Author Archives: Steve Foster

No Favoritism

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Steve Foster

8If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. (2:8-9) Favoritism. I decided to go … Continue reading →

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Three Forgotten Christian Virtues

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Steve Foster

19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow … Continue reading →

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Don't Blame, Be Happy

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Steve Foster

13When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15Then, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Joy

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Steve Foster

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (James 1:2-3) James starts right off with a major shock to the system. When you go … Continue reading →

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Trans-tension

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Steve Foster

I have invented a new word to describe this period of my life…trans-tension. A little over two weeks ago I accepted a new pastoral position at a church in Baton Rouge. I am heading back to an area I am … Continue reading →

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