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Different Thinking In Difficult Places 

The Israelites had just been released from the slavery in Egypt when they faced one of the most difficult places they would know. God taught them how to thinking differently in this hard place.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/different-thinking-in-difficult-places.mp3 The Israelites had just been released from the slavery in Egypt when they faced one of the most difficult places they would know. God taught them how to thinking differently in…

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A Book Review of “When Sheep Bite”

I was honored when T.M. Moore agreed to write an endorsement for my book “When Sheep Bite,” but I am beyond thrilled with the book review he wrote of my book! 

I was honored when T.M. Moore agreed to write an endorsement for my book When Sheep Bite, but I am beyond thrilled with the book review he wrote of my book!  Here’s how he opens his review—      Shepherding the Lord’s flock can be challenging in the best of times. I recall a comment by John Muir, the father of the national parks movement, who served as a shepherd in Yellowstone valley for some…

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The Above-And-Beyond Disciple

In one extraordinarily challenging place, an exemplary Christian disciple shows us the above-and-beyond actions that can only be done through the empowering love of Jesus.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/the-above-and-beyond-disciple.mp3 It is nearly impossible to overstate how fearful Christians in the first century were of the Jewish zealot named Saul of Tarsus. Saul called himself “extremely zealous for the traditions…

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Grateful Remembering Fortifies Us Against Temptation

Time and time again, history shows us that people that forget to be thankful for what has done for them are much more susceptible to the sin of grumbling against God during the difficult times.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/grateful-remembering-fortifies-us-against-temptation.mp3 It is so much easier to complain than to compliment. We can slide into the negative conversations almost without thinking about it.  In one of the last things that…

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Links & Quotes

Some links and quotes that caught my eye this week.

I shared this video last week with my Patreon supporters. When we’re unclear about all that God has asked us to do, the first step is to obey the part that is clear to us. Check out my blog post Clearing up the Confusion for more insight on how Peter handled this. I have lots of new content every week, which you can check out on my YouTube channel. T.M. Moore calls on Christians to recognize the…

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Unwittingly Fulfilling

The prophetic words about Jesus were fulfilled by people who didn’t even realize they were fulfilling God’s pre-ordained plan!

For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, recognizing neither Him [Jesus] nor the declarations of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him. And though they found no grounds for putting Him to death, they asked Pilate that He be executed. When they had carried out everything that was written concerning Him, they took Him down from the Cross and laid Him…

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The Craig And Greg Show: The Business Baton

One of my friend Greg’s passions is helping business owners with the final step of their journey—succession of the organization. It was this passion that drove him to write his new book “The Business Baton.”

Listen to the audio-only version of this podcast by clicking on the player below, or scroll down to watch the video. https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/episode-92.mp3 One of my friend Greg’s passions is helping business owners with the final step of their journey—succession of the organization. It was this passion that drove him to write his new book The Business Baton. In…

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Can Criticism Ever Be A Good Thing?

Don’t be too quick on this one: I’m wondering if criticism can ever be a good thing?  Check out this episode of The Podcast. 

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/can-criticism-ever-be-a-good-thing.mp3 Don’t be too quick on this one: I’m wondering if criticism can ever be a good thing?   Check out this episode of The Podcast.  The Scriptures that I reference in this video are…

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Clearing Up The Confusion

What do you do when a message from God seems to be confusing or unclear? The apostle Peter experienced this, so let’s learn from his example of how to find clarity.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/clearing-up-the-confusion.mp3 The apostle Peter had a very unusual encounter with a vision and with the voice of Jesus.  It was so unusual that Luke records that Peter was “wondering“ and later on “still thinking“ about…

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Don’t Let Your Gratitude Get Hijacked

You don’t have to let your negative circumstances hijack your gratitude, but you can follow a repeated example in the Scriptures that will help you remain thankful.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dont-let-your-gratitude-get-hijacked.mp3 Last week I mentioned that I was a bit surprised that scientists had done so much research on the benefits of gratitude because science tends to have an over-reliance on the…

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Links & Quotes

Some links and quotes that caught my eye this week.

Let’s not let the candidate for whom we vote be something that separates us from others in the Body of Christ. As the apostle Paul says, “Let’s agree together in the Lord.” Check out my full sermon How Christians Can Live Biblically in an Election Season. I have lots of new content every week, which you can check out on my YouTube channel. “It was from Joppa (Acts 10:5) that God sent Jewish…

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The Gift Of Just Being There

Sometimes the best thing we can do for a hurting friend is just be present.

They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, “Sit here until I have prayed.” … And He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch.” (Mark 14:32, 34) Jesus was staring down the most intense, horrific experience anyone on earth had ever faced—more intense than what anyone has ever faced since then. At this moment, He just…

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Both Shepherds And Sheep Must Do Better

It’s the age-old question of which came first. I think I’ve got some insight for you. Check out this episode of The Podcast.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/both-shepherds-and-sheep-must-do-better.mp3 It’s the age-old question of which came first. I think I’ve got some insight for you.   Check out this episode of The Podcast.  You can get more information on both of my…

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…And It Got Their Attention

Amazing things happen all around us—unmistakable signs from God every single day. Does it get our attention? Or do we shrug it off?

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/and-it-got-their-attention.mp3 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and gave up His spirit. And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth shook and the rocks were split.…

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4 Benefits Of Gratitude

The well-known Cleveland Clinic reported that an attitude of gratitude leads to overall wellness. Here are five things you can start doing today that will increase your gratitude levels, enhance your Christian testimony, and generally improve your life.

Listen to the podcast of this post by clicking on the player below, and you can also subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or Audible.  https://craigtowens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/4-benefits-of-gratitude.mp3 Do you remember this song: “If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands”? It goes on to say, “If you’re happy and you know, then your life will surely show it….” Frankly, I’m concerned…

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Links & Quotes

Some links and quotes that caught my eye this week.

Psalm 133 tells us that in order for us to sharpen others—and for us to be sharpened by them—we have to be around other them. Christian saints put a high priority on spending time with others. I have lots of new content every week, which you can check out on my YouTube channel. From Desiring God’s Here We Stand series comes this great snippet from the history of the Reformation: “[John] Calvin…

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Be Thankful

For those who have a relationship with their Heavenly Father, who call Jesus their Savior, and who call the Holy Spirit their Counselor, there is really only one way to live: Grateful!

It’s so easy to spot the negative things. It’s so easy to gripe about the bad stuff with others. It’s so easy to complain about what’s wrong with the world.  But the Bible repeatedly calls the saints of God to rise above this downward pull of negativity. In fact, for those who have a relationship with their Heavenly Father, who call Jesus their Savior, and who call the Holy Spirit their…