Poke is such a funny word for food. If you’re not used to its pronunciation it looks like something you’d do to someone’s tummy. But it’s actually pronounced like “okay” with a “p” in front of it. Poke or “pokay.” As for what it is, poke is a simple raw tuna dish with some added flair and oomph. It’s sort of like sashimi but with … Continue reading Craig’s Kitchen – Simple Ahi Poke
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that … Continue reading Wired for Love
What is the meaning of life? It’s a question most of us have asked ourselves at one time or another. In fact, 75% of Americans believe that there is a higher purpose and meaning for their lives and nearly 70% believe that finding that deeper purpose is a high priority.[1] This isn’t 75% of Christian Americans or religious Americans, this is 75% of all Americans. … Continue reading Wired to Find Meaning In Life
The world is full of well-meaning people who have no idea what they are saying. I was so glad when Facebook added emoticons. Before then the only option available to you for a quick response to a friend’s post was the “Like” button. Sure that was appropriate when someone posted a new baby picture or a graduation shot, but when there is a death in … Continue reading Wired To Search For God
I don’t know if there should be a winner if the difference in a race is less than a second. I’ve been watching the Olympics for the past two weeks – and thanks to the invention of the DVR, I’m STILL watching the Olympics a week after it’s over. All the athletes are already home and for me the games are still going on. And … Continue reading Gold, Silver, Bronze
Adam Hamilton is turning out to be one of the clearest voices for compassion and reason within the church today. He often tackles tough subjects with aplomb and sensitivity. In his book, Making Sense of the Bible, Hamilton helps us look at the Bible in light of the 21st century. Too often churches don’t bother to tackle the tough issues of the Bible or explore … Continue reading Craig’s Library – Making Sense of the Bible Makes a Lot of Sense (book review)
As I was researching the sermon for last week, this topic came to me and I just felt compelled to share it and get your thoughts. Possible the most controversial topic I’ve ever written on, I’m expecting many different opinions all with reasonable responses. So what is this topic? Evolution vs. Creation? Trump vs. Clinton? The Designated Hitter? Nope. The most controversial topic of all … Continue reading The Most Controversial Topic of All Time
