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Two Years

by Craig Finnestad March 11, 2020

I can’t believe it’s been two years.  Our first Sunday in worship was March 18th, 2018. We weren’t quite ready. Lots of staff and volunteers worked around the clock for a solid week to make our grand opening happen. So…

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My 20/20 Vision

by Craig Finnestad January 22, 2020

For the last three weeks at The Water’s Edge, I have been talking about developing a 20/20 vision for our lives. Who do you want to be by the end of the year? What is something you feel led to…

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20 / 20 Vision

by Craig Finnestad January 3, 2020

I wrestled when I was younger. It is still one of my favorite sports. I wrestled a future Olympic champion a number of times. That is my only notable achievement as a wrestler. I didn’t keep track, but I’m guessing…

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Christmas Eve

by Craig Finnestad December 20, 2019

The automatic piano in the hospital lobby plays the old Christmas songs until their effect is like a child practicing a violin for the first time. Companies have Christmas parties that are like class reunions: people either really like them…

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In God We Trust

by Craig Finnestad November 13, 2019

Dear Water’s Edge Family – Throughout our short history as a church, I have observed so many people demonstrating great acts of faith: Serving children and youth even though they were overwhelmed by the thought of volunteering with creatures this…

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The Ron L. Smith Community Playground

by Craig Finnestad June 26, 2019

Ron Smith was an early member of The Water’s Edge. His smile was infectious. So was the sparkle in his eyes. Everyone who knew Ron knew something about him: His genuine love for people. Ron was an accountant, financial planner,…

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When Tragedy Happens

by Craig Finnestad June 19, 2019

My oldest son is at the National Debate Tournament in Dallas this week with a dozen or so of his teammates. I dropped him off at Millard North High School on Saturday morning. Two white vans were being loaded up…

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Why I Am Quitting My Job

by Craig Finnestad June 12, 2019

My son is going off to college in a few months. I am guessing you knew that. Times are changing. I have prayed. I have talked to people. I have done lots of self-reflection. And I came up with something…

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Thank You for Being The Church

by Craig Finnestad May 29, 2019

Benjamin walked across the stage at Baxter Arena the other night. His graduation gown was bight blue with a gold stole. The bowtie was Millard North’s colors: green and blue. The smile on his face was big. I sat and…

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Mother’s Day

by Craig Finnestad May 8, 2019

I got to see my mom last weekend. She usually visits us on Mother’s Day but came a week early this year. She watched David play lacrosse and saw Benjamin and the others from the Class of 2019 be recognized…

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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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