Craig T. Owens

Watching a documentary about an octopus reminded me of something new about God’s Word. Check out these related posts on my blog. Go to http://craigtowens.com and type these post titles into the search box: —Medical science and the Bible —The “Ologies” —The perfection of the universe Get in touch with me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for your pastor? Check out my book “Shepherd Leadership” at http://ShepherdLeadershipBook.com

What do you do when it appears that your dream has died? I’ve got two words for you: Keep walking. Here are three related blog posts you may want to check out: “He who laughs last,” “The tactics of fear,”and “When your walking is your praying.” Go to http://craigtowens.com and type those titles in the search box. Get in touch with me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

The Golden Rule—treat others as you would want to be treated—applies to the way you treat yourself too. Stop beating yourself up when you make a mistake. You probably don’t beat up others when they stumble, so extend the same grace to yourself. Practice healthy, affirming self-talk. Check out this full conversation from episode 68 of The Craig And Greg Show → https://youtu.be/cTVlGSgd394

I learned an important message about thankfulness from an Indiana Jones movie! On my blog, check out two related blog posts: “If only I would have thought that through” and “The 365/730/1095 Challenge.” Go to http://craigtowens.com and type those titles in the search box. Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens Here is a related 60-second video I shared called Thanksgiving 365 → https://youtu.be/jL4vjmB07uw?si=mPPvxfN9pajtpY9o

Confession is at the pinnacle of all our spiritual disciplines. It is indispensable for saints who want to see both their individual lives and their church grow in their maturity. Check out all of the messages in this series on six spiritual disciplines here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL80P8Ab2wQPInztZ6_zXXpNTmMmWKFkTT Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Prayer isn’t preparation for the fight; prayer is the fight that has been lovingly empowered. We love Jesus and we love others, so we fight for the glory of God and the strengthening of our brothers and sisters. We are loving fighters! Check out all of the spiritual disciplines we have covered in this series here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL80P8Ab2wQPInztZ6_zXXpNTmMmWKFkTT My written blog with daily posts is at http://craigtowens.com Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Competitive leaders need to keep both winning and losing in perspective. Check out the full conversation Greg and I had about competition on The Craig and Greg Show → https://youtu.be/0tTewHRTeDA?si=V9atkLJ5R-nj4I2v

You may have heard it said that Christians are supposed to pray for those who are in governmental leadership positions over them. Is that really true? And if it is, what exactly are we supposed to pray for them? On my blog, check out my post “Prince of Peace.” Type that title into the search box on http://craigtowens.com. Check out my series of messages about Christians living on Earth as citizens of Heaven → https://craigtowens.com/2015/08/27/aliens-and-strangers-2/ Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Put the good stuff from the Bible in your heart and mind regularly. When you do, the Holy Spirit can remind you of what you’ve studied and help you apply it to your daily situations.

Doctors and scientists have repeatedly shown how important sleep is for us physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. So it’s an important question to ask: Are you getting enough sleep? On my written blog (http://craigtowens.com) you may want to check out the following posts. Type the title into the search box: —“Sleep stats” —“7 tips for a better night’s sleep” —“An extra hour of sleep” Here’s a short reel about sleep → https://youtu.be/OylI0Je7o1k?si=YLGMSO8fqXRvwzTY

Our third spiritual discipline makes people nervous: Giving. Maybe it would help you to know that giving isn’t just about money and that the right attitude about giving leads to divine provision, encouragement, and even greater rewards. Check out all of the videos on the vital spiritual disciplines for maturing Christian saints here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL80P8Ab2wQPInztZ6_zXXpNTmMmWKFkTT Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Leaders, you need to determine the coachability factor before you start trying to coach a teammate. Check out our full conversation on The Craig and Greg Show → https://youtu.be/63-YmMOuxOA?si=R_g7sxXOpMzhvHfm

Is it okay for a friend to hurt another friend’s feelings? Let’s talk about it. Check out the full Craig And Greg Show episode I mentioned here → https://youtu.be/63-YmMOuxOA On http://craigtowens.com, check out the post “What is valid criticism?” Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

It’s quite surprising how similar anxiety is to assurance in their origin, and yet the mental health of those who are anxious and those who are assured is vastly different. Here are some helpful thoughts on how Christians can make that shift. Download the sermon notes for this message here → http://bible.com/events/49144962 Check out all of the other messages in this series here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL80P8Ab2wQPLLNC3jQUpKWifkLMkQNE67 Get in touch with me here → http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

There is an attitude that can derail almost everything. I’d like to help you spot it ahead of time. On my written blog (http://craigtowens.com), you may want to check out the post: Beware of “I’m owed this” Here’s The Craig And Greg Show episode I mentioned called “Ignorance and Arrogance” → https://youtu.be/PjJkihPkqcQ

For Christians, solitude isn’t a time to retreat, but it’s a proactive pause so that we can respond with a God-honoring reaction. Get in touch with me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens Check out my blog at http://craigtowens.com

The word saints is always plural in the New Testament. That means that each us needs all of us, and all of us need each of us. Check out this full message here → https://youtu.be/RCe-HWDyBm0

If you are going to keep growing in a heathy way, you’re going to have to give yourself some more grace. Here’s a video where I talked about the proactive nature of The Golden Rule → https://youtu.be/GGsOcdrpe9o?si=glSWFlmxdvF-FrD2 Check out The Craig And Greg Show where we discuss a leader’s habits → https://youtu.be/cTVlGSgd394

Questions engage people more than statements do. Check out the full conversation Greg and I had on The Craig And Greg Show (link in bio).

Maturing saints aren’t just reading God’s Word, but they are putting His Word into daily practice. Check out the four key parts of spiritual discipline #1—studying our Bibles. Check out my blog for a whole list of Bible study ideas → http://craigtowens.com

Lies, half-truths, and fake news: All of those can steal joy from a Christian’s life. How do we dismantle these joy-stealers? Here are the biblical passages I reference in this video—John 10:10, 8:44; Revelation 12:9-10; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:9; John 3:16-17; James 4:7 On my written blog, you may want to check out a couple of posts. Go to http://craigtowens.com and in the search box type in “Says Who?” Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

Are you willing to put in all the time and effort it takes to be as effective as you could be? The Scriptures I referenced in this video—Genesis 37:5-8, 42:6; Psalm 105:17; Acts 7:23-34; Galatians 1:15-24; 2 Timothy 4:7-8 On my written blog, you may also want to check out a couple of related posts. Type these in the search box: Learning Perseverance and Keep Moving Forward. Contact me at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens

The Holy Spirit knows the best place to use us, the best time to use us, and the best way to use us. We must trust Him!