Category: Faith
Sermons, resources, conference recaps, book reviews, and reflections on faith
The Spectre of Lost Potential
God doesn’t have a plan for your life. Give that a moment to sink in because I’m guessing more than one of you wants to push back on that notion right away. It probably runs counter to some of the very ideas you hold… Continue Reading “The Spectre of Lost Potential”
Help! – The Theology of The Beatles
When I’m writing a sermon, I get lots of ideas that end up in the trashcan. Maybe one day I’ll be ambitious and do a “director’s cut” of a sermon. But one of the ideas I didn’t get a chance to flesh out was… Continue Reading “Help! – The Theology of The Beatles”
Craig’s Library – What Half Truths Do You Believe In? (book review)
“God doesn’t give us more than we can handle.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “God helps those who help themselves.” Have you ever heard these sayings? Perhaps you’ve said them yourself. If you have I understand. They sound thoughtful, insightful, or inspirational – but… Continue Reading “Craig’s Library – What Half Truths Do You Believe In? (book review)”
We Are The Church Together
Just a note: This was the sermon given to our congregation on the final day of worship in the First UMC building. The members of First UMC are going to worship with their sister church, Palm UMC in Dinuba beginning Oct 5 and so… Continue Reading “We Are The Church Together”
Craig's Corner 