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Writer’s Cramp

by Craig Finnestad December 10, 2016

I have writer’s cramp. Two of my Sharpies have run out of ink. And that’s a good thing. I have enjoyed writing notes on the inside cover of the book to friends and strangers. Memories are really cool things and…

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Thoughts on Tonight’s Debate

by Craig Finnestad October 19, 2016

I majored in political science, economics, and accounting in college. Don’t go thinking I was some kind of over-achiever. It took me five solid years. The plan was to go to law school, become an attorney, and then hopefully a…

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You Matter

by Craig Finnestad September 11, 2016

Here is this morning’s sermon at The Water’s Edge. I kicked off our new series, Wonderlife, with a message about each of us mattering to God. And if you matter to God-you matter! This sermon was delivered during our annual…

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My Week as a Comedian

by Craig Finnestad August 30, 2016

So great to be back at The Water’s Edge after my sabbatical. Here is yesterday’s sermon about my week as a comedian in New York City and what I learned about friendship. The video is at the bottom of this…

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Nine Steps to Developing Strategy

by Craig Finnestad April 28, 2016

Strategy is another way of saying a long-term plan is going to be developed and put into action. Mission and vision for individuals, teams, and organizations are essential. They declare purpose and intention. Strategy is the next, necessary step. It…

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Blues, BBQ, and Love Does

by Craig Finnestad April 1, 2016

Blues & BBQ Blues music started in the Deep South at the end of the 1800s. It combined African music with European folk music. The lyrics were often melancholy and sad. Downhearted lyrics are not an American invention. Blues, BBQ,…

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Easter 2016 Column

by Craig Finnestad March 24, 2016

Jesus was relationally sad. The night before his death, Jesus shared his last meal with his twelve buddies. He looked them in the eye as he broke the bread for the last time. He held back the tears as he…

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Child of God, recipient of grace, and a peddler of hope.

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On the Future of Methodism

I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out. -John Wesley

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