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In September 2004 I moved the Soapbox to blogsite.com. Click here to see my most recent posts.

The following are old articles that I've kept here for historical purposes.

Why I Must Defend Christian Education

bulletThe Southern Baptists are talking about encouraging members to withdraw from public schools. I found this 1988 sermon I preached on Christian education and thought you might enjoy it. June 16, 2004

No Passion for The Passion

bulletThe Soapbox returns after a two-year hiatus with a report on Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. March 5, 2004.

Craig's Tips for Email Newbies

bulletAnother article I found while moving files around between computers. I'm just a treasure trove of good advice! December 27, 2001 

Craig's Way

bulletI found this 1994 essay on management principles while cleaning out files on my computer. FWIW. December 12, 2001 

An Open Letter to Amtrak

bulletThinking it would be "cool" to take a trip by train? Read this first. August 19, 2001

Goodbye Interland!

bulletWell that was a short seven months. Interland has messed me up for the last time. April 14, 2001

Interland Redux

bulletI hope you didn't jump too soon on my Interland recommendation. Some new insights on Web hosting here. March 9, 2001

Bible Contradictions

bulletSomeone was kind enough to post these in my guestbook last year. I've responded to a few of them. Perhaps you'd like to react  to some, too. January 2, 2001

Craig's World Moves to Interland

bulletLooking for a Web hosting service? How about domain registration for $16/year? I offer some recommendations here. September 17, 2000

More Changes at "Parsons"

bulletMy replacement resigns; no more development capability at Findex. June 24, 2000

Are You Getting All Your E-Mail?

bulletYour ISP could be filtering your incoming email and not telling you! January 13, 2000

It's Great to be Right

bulletIt's January 1, 2000. The sun rose. The lights are on. The water is running. The streets are quiet. Surprised? January 1, 2000

Life on Mars?

bulletWould the discovery of life on Mars threaten your understanding of creation? August 18, 1999

Parsons Church Software Division Sold ... Again!

bulletThe second ownership change since I left! June 2, 1999.

Intuit Weighs in on Microsoft Case

bulletYou'd think with 80% of the personal finance market they'd have this figured out. They still don't get it. January 4, 1999.

I Resign from Parsons Technology

bulletJanuary 2, 1999.

Hypocrisy Defined

bulletWhen you run out of facts, call people names. December 19, 1998

Big Job; Small Man

bullet"All have sinned" but some have more expensive lawyers. Adulterer Bill Clinton would have us forgive him. September 13, 1998

AFA vs. CyberPatrol

bulletI can hear it now: "Craig sides with the gays." September 8, 1998

Bill Does America

bulletSo you're just now figuring out this man is a liar? August 24, 1998

Third Time's a Charm

bulletThe Learning Company buys Broderbund. July 19, 1998

Bill Gates is Right

bulletCraig weighs in on the Win98/MS monopoly issue. May 17, 1998

Prank Phone Calls from MCI

bulletThe predictive dialer from heck, part one. March 22, 1998

Merry Xmas!

bulletIsn't it about time we got Christ out of Christmas? December 7, 1997

Carl Sagan's Contact - The Movie

bulletThe book or the movie: It's hard to decide which was better. Or worse. Or why. August 3, 1997

Been There. Done That.

bulletParsons is sold to Broderbund sans PTE. June 1, 1997

Take Your Daughter Out of School Day

bulletJoin the protest. April 21, 1997

Dubroff Crash Investigation Concludes: Craig Was Right

bulletSometimes the government gets it right. March 5, 1997

Send in the Clones

bulletSometimes I think cloning myself wouldn't be such a bad idea. He could mow the lawn and I could write Soapbox articles. March 4, 1997

Cellular Phone Fraud Fraud

bulletThe lengths the cellular companies will go to save me three cents. August 7, 1996

Would You Like Fries with That?

bulletWho's teaching kids to make change? I guess it's up to me. May 13, 1996

Traveling with Craig

This popular series merits its own section.

"Up Against the Wall, Mr. Rairdin!"

bulletHave you ever traveled with a laptop computer? If you haven't, you've missed one of the true joys of air travel: Going through security. February 15, 1997

Traveling with Craig (Part III)

bulletThe story of the South American fruit juice. May 18, 1996

Traveling with Craig (Part II)

bulletGetting great service or getting a refund. March 31, 1996

Traveling with Craig (Part I) 

bulletFifteen tips for better travel. February 23, 1996

The Soapbox Archives

These articles were timely when written but may have lost their edge as the months have gone by. They are included here for historical purposes.

deer Misdr prezidunt

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Why do we need work-study students from America's universities to teach eight-year-olds to read? January 1, 1997

The Neverhood

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Gumby on drugs. December 16, 1996

Quote of the Campaign

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Kemp on Clinton. October 20, 1996

Browser War

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PC Magazine names a winner. Or do they? October 18, 1996

Weekend at Boris's

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Boris isn't lookin' too good. August 9, 1996

Right-Wing Extremist?

bulletThe FBI is saying that the bombing of the Olympic Centennial Park in Atlanta is most likely the work of a right-wing extremist. July 28, 1996

Clintonomics 101

bulletRising wages are good for workers, but the "evil corporations" suffer (and rightfully so). July 8, 1996

How to Tell Your Lawyer's Not "Wired"

bulletHe's a dying breed. He takes notes on a legal pad and sends you snail mail. June 14, 1996

Take Your Daughter To Work Day

bulletRadical feminists are out to turn your daughter into the bitter life-haters that they are. April 25, 1996

The Jessica Dubroff Debate: Should Seven-Year-Olds Fly Airplanes?

bulletCraig clears the air and gives you all the facts you need to place the blame in this senseless tragedy. April 13, 1996

Poetry on the Internet

bulletOut! Out! Dread employer of English teachers! April 10, 1996

On the Campaign Trail

bulletA collection of Soapbox articles from the 1996 Presidential campaign. Winter and Spring 1996

Parental Notification: A Bridge Between Two Worlds?

bulletPro-Choicers reveal their true motives in their response to parental notification laws. March 23, 1996

Do You Get Moody Monthly?

bulletCraig rates Moody Magazine's Bible software review "I" for incomplete (or was that "incompetent")? February 28, 1996

Craig Declares a Winner in the Mac vs. Windows War

bulletThe Macintosh was a great machine. In 1984. But what has Apple done since then? February 19, 1996

Chrysler & Usability Studies

bulletDoesn't anyone who designs cars ever drive one? February 18, 1996

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