Craig Francis Harrison graduated from Bakersfield High School, and UCLA, where he obtained a degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology. He entered the Seminary at St. Johns and received a Masters Degree in Divinity.
Craig Harrison has legally adopted multiple children and 19 grandchildren, who have enhanced both his life and ministry.
He is a sought-after speaker and has donated many hours to numerous philanthropic organizations in Bakersfield, including Rotary, Kiwanis, Bakersfield Museum of Art, Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Friends of the Children, Jim Burke Dream Builders, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Catholic Charities. Craig has also served on the Boards of the Bakersfield Art Museum, the Wheeler Foundation, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
In 2020, Craig Harrison formed Transition Ahead, LLC, allowing him to help others achieve the best version of self through healing. He has performed countless workshops on grief, trauma, and living in peace; and is the author of “Angel Girl,” written in memory of an 11-year old girl who passed away from cancer, and “Pax et Bonum,” a tribute to his beloved Assisi, Italy. He is currently writing two new books.
Craig Harrison’s daily reflection, “Coffee with Jesus,” and weekly Sunday video, “The Message,” bring spiritual inspiration to thousands.
Craig's Latest Inspirations
The word ‘EMBRACE’ means to support or hold closely, and not even a pandemic can keep our Lord from embracing us. When we close our eyes in prayer, we can feel His arms around us, bringing peace, security, and love.
The gift of speech gives us the power to either lift people up or destroy them, and hurtful words can never be unsaid. Following Jesus means learning to control what we say and striving to use our words to build up His kingdom.
We gain knowledge by being guided by truth and understanding that everyone, including ourselves, learns lessons at their own pace. Today, we should listen for Jesus’s voice, follow His guidance, and not compare our personal journey to that of others.
In the battle between faith and fear, we are reminded that worry is accepting a responsibility God never intended us to have. Today is a great opportunity to surrender all our fears and worries, trusting that God has wonderful plans for us.