Midwest Sense

A New Essay at Front Porch Republic

“A Pleasant Blast From the Past: Why a Working Scoreboard Still Matters”

May 6 • Ray Craig

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April 2026

One Uniform, One Story

What the back of a baseball card reveals about loyalty and the grace of finding where you belong

Apr 29 • Ray Craig

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February 2026

Breadcrumbs of Joy

How God used Iowa basketball to shape my path — and teach me to hold it in its place

Feb 2 • Ray Craig

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January 2026

Ringing in Wonder

The Thrill and Calm of a Christmas Newborn

Jan 6 • Ray Craig

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November 2025

Waking to Wonder

Grace in Small Interruptions

Nov 9, 2025 • Ray Craig

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The Discipline That Determines a Republic

Self-Government Starts With Self-Restraint

Nov 2, 2025 • Ray Craig

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October 2025

Finding Heaven in Hard Things

Discovering the Joys of Cross Country

Oct 25, 2025 • Ray Craig

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September 2025

Modern Plagues at Our Door

Protecting Our Homes from Technology's Invasion

Sep 21, 2025 • Ray Craig

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August 2025

A Little Fellow Follows Me

Finding Strength in Those Who Trust Us Most

Aug 4, 2025 • Ray Craig

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June 2025

Running Through Walls

Learning to Push Past the Barriers We Build for Ourselves

Jun 28, 2025 • Ray Craig

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Beyond the Box Score: The Stats That Really Matter in Youth Baseball

Why Hustle, Heart, and Attitude Matter More Than Hits

Jun 24, 2025 • Ray Craig

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May 2025

Written on the Heart: From Baseball Numbers to Bible Verses

The Things We Remember Shape the Way We Live

May 23, 2025 • Ray Craig

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