About This Blog
My name is Ray Craig, and I am the blessed father of two terrific kids – a 13-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. I grew up on a farm in Iowa before moving to Chicago, where I have worked hard for a successful family-owned computer company for over 25 years.
My wife passed away eleven years ago, which forever changed our family. That experience taught me tough lessons I likely would not have learned without such suffering.
Since that time, I feel I’m finally going in the right direction, where I find myself getting closer to God and Jesus.
My blog shares traditional Midwestern values through my life stories, focusing on faith, parenting, habits, business, and sports.
You can use the categories above to find articles that may interest you.
Along with the categories, here are links to other key posts.
Posts related to my wife’s death
Posts related to my faith after my wife’s death
Posts about my writing
All of my published articles
IntellectualTakeout.org - ‘If the Devil Can’t Make You Bad, He’ll Make You Busy’
IntellectualTakeout.org - Showing Up: The Quiet Strength That Shapes Who We Become
IntellectualTakeout.org - Written on the Heart: From Baseball Numbers to Bible Verses
IntellectualTakeout.org - Beyond the Box Score: The Stats That Really Matter in Youth Baseball
IntellectualTakeout.org - Think Like an Owner: The Interview
I hope my writing helps at least one other soul on their journey home.
Do it all for the glory of God.
You can contact me at ray.craig@midwestsense.com
I dedicate this blog to my wife, Kristy. She flashed into my life like a shooting star, leaving behind the most precious gifts a man could ever receive.
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