Craig Finnestad
  • Home
  • #BeKind
  • Create A Ripple
  • Books
  • Ildsjel Coaching
  • The Water’s Edge
  • About
  • Home
  • #BeKind
  • Create A Ripple
  • Books
  • Ildsjel Coaching
  • The Water’s Edge
  • About

Craig Finnestad

Tag

The Water’s Edge

The Water's Edge

Groundbreaking

by Craig Finnestad March 30, 2017

I was creating a list of people who no longer attend The Water’s Edge or people who have never attended The Water’s Edge. The list ended up with a couple dozen names. They all have something in common—all were investors…

4 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
MinistryThe Water's Edge

The Church Inspires the Pastor

by Craig Finnestad February 8, 2017

I didn’t preach last Sunday. I like to have those Sundays occasionally. It gives everybody the opportunity to hear other voices. We have some great speakers on the staff and in our church! It gives me a few more hours…

2 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Water's Edge

Reflecting and Dreaming

by Craig Finnestad January 12, 2017

I got to experience things in 2016 that I never have before. Being a comedian for a week, finishing Prayers from The Water’s Edge, meeting family in Norway, and having an extended time of rest. The sabbatical was such a…

1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Water's Edge

A Really Cool Silent Night

by Craig Finnestad December 24, 2016

WE had such a wonderful Christmas Eve at The Water’s Edge. Over 1,500 people worshipped with us which is a new record! I want to thank each of the staff and volunteers – well over 100 of you – who…

1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
PhotographyThe Water's Edge

If

by Craig Finnestad October 7, 2016

Over the next month, WE will be studying the eighth chapter of Romans. It may be the greatest chapter in the Bible. It is Paul’s finest writing. It starts fast and finishes stronger. So now there is no condemnation for…

1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Water's Edge

Church Conference This Sunday

by Craig Finnestad September 29, 2016

I had a couple ask me to say the following at their wedding: “If any of you has a reason why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace.” It was a strange request. I’ve…

1 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
The Water's Edge

The Last Ten Years

by Craig Finnestad August 31, 2016

Ten years ago. I was in my mid-30s. A marathon runner. Had a kid who just started Kindergarten. Another one was on the way. We were new to Omaha. I remember a certain day well. It was a Sunday morning.…

3 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Newer Posts
Older Posts

Buy A Book. Build a Church. Be a Blessing.

Prayers from The Water's Edge is an engaging collection of prayers and writings for those who wish to dip their feet in the water of God's renewing grace and all who seek the depths of God's heart. All proceeds from the book go to The Water's Edge building fund.

Order a signed copy from weomaha.com
Order a softcover book from Amazon
Order an eBook

Subscribe to Updates

About Me

About Me

Craig Finnestad

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

Tweets

  • The 28 year drought ends. Norway is coming to America. #WorldCup 🇳🇴 ⚽️ https://t.co/s8hUcqwnUR

    17-Nov-2025

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Typical D3 football game. Other than two ranked teams playing for the 131st time and the winner gets custody of a r… https://t.co/ZuB5EhGDNB

    16-Nov-2025

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Sometimes the sermon is in the sky. https://t.co/1EWNAP5XUr

    14-Nov-2025

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Top of Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is a beast, but the view from the summit was amazing. https://t.co/Ff9vii7SBy

    28-Jul-2025

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Legend https://t.co/WX9KjKI4kL

    07-Apr-2025

    Reply Retweet Favorite

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

Categories

  • Book Reviews (1)
  • Coaching (10)
  • Create a Ripple (1)
  • Culture (5)
  • Family (15)
  • Featured (6)
  • Food (4)
  • Humor (5)
  • Ministry (17)
  • Parenting (1)
  • Photography (12)
  • Prayer (6)
  • Prayers (24)
  • Renewal Leave (16)
  • Sausage (2)
  • Sermons (7)
  • Spiritual Formation (100)
  • The Forgiveness Project (6)
  • The Water's Edge (61)
  • Trampled By Geese (2)
  • Travel (10)

Other Links

  • The Water’s Edge Church
  • Historical Blog 2006-2016

Popular Posts

  • Ten Characteristics of a Humble Person

    February 3, 2018
  • John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer for Today

    December 29, 2016
  • Five Ways to Know If Your Life is Out of Balance and Eight Ways to Get it Back

    July 27, 2017
  • When Tragedy Happens

    June 19, 2019
  • Thoughts on Tonight’s Debate

    October 19, 2016

Me On Instagram

Instagram requires authorization to view a user profile. Use authorized account in widget settings
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
  • RSS
Footer Logo

© 2016-2021. Craig Finnestad. All Right Reserved.


Back To Top