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The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe King's currency
Our King wants our lives to be valuable currency for His kingdom. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogEmpowered understanding and application
The Book of Proverbs anticipates the role of the Holy Spirit who will bless us with "skillful and godly Wisdom" and help us "get understanding...from God's…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA difficult leadership decision
One of the most difficult—but rewarding—decisions a leader will ever make is to honestly confront themselves on their part in a relationship or organizational…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogHelping others follow Jesus
As the writer of Hebrews instructs saints on how they should interact with their leaders. But what if we flip the script to see how leaders should live in a…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogOur joyful duty
Jesus was sustained in doing His Father's work by the joy that He knew would be realized in the completed work. This joy in the Holy Spirit is the same thing…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogBe careful about arguing
If you are reading the Gospels with the words of Jesus printed in red, there is one place where the red ink virtually disappears: When Jesus is on trial before…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA book review of "Night Of The Assassins"
A true-life story that reads like a fictional crime story. Check out my book review of "Night of the Assassins." Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogPower to defeat temptation
Temptation isn't sin, but it's an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to help us overcome temptation's pull, just as He helped Jesus when He was tempted. Check…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Combatting toxicity
When some sort of chemical or toxin is spilled in the environment it doesn't just stay put, it spreads, corrupting everything around it. The same principle is…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogSabbath-rest
There is a once-in-the-Bible word used in the New Testament, but it's a longing that is seen all throughout the Scripture—a desire for a place of eternal rest…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogExtraordinary insight
The Holy Spirit wants to develop the mind of Christ within us. With this mind, our lives will be transformed and we will be empowered to be His witnesses…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhen Jesus says, "Amen!"
It's amazing to think that the way I pray could result in Jesus saying, "Amen" at the end of my prayer! Check out the video version of this clip. I wrote a…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe perfection race
Your daily race, run in the perfection of Jesus, matters! Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens ►►…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe normalcy of extraordinary power
Have Christians today accepted a life that is sub-normal to what Jesus promised and what we read about the first Christians? If so, how do we address this?…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Are you accountable to them?
Accountability is a word you might have some negative connotations attached to. Many people have only heard the word in the context of taking ownership for a…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogServing words vs. smooth talking
There is a massive difference between serving words and smooth words. This will be made abundantly and eternally clear when Jesus returns and judges our words…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe legacy of a mother's sincere faith
Godly mothers and grandmothers, know that your life has power today and it has influence that will continue to be felt long after you are gone! Watch the video…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDo we need a pulpit?
Nearly every church has a pulpit where the pastor stands to deliver the weekly sermon. And almost every evangelical church gathering has the same order of…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe cure for disintegrating morality
When culture gets a hold of it, morality always decays. But this example from Jesus shows us the cure. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogCasting your pearl before swine
Christians have precious, invaluable, life-changing treasures to share, but some aren't ready for it yet. We must be discerning with what we share and with…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Intuition and execution
Gut instinct, a feelings, a sixth sense—we have a lot of different phrases for intuition. Whatever you want to call it, we all have those moments where we just…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhen I am fully me
God created me to be me. I am the most alive when I am allowing God to work thought my plans, thoughts, and actions. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogTwo questions about death
How a person dies and how their body is disposed of makes no difference to where that person will spend eternity. Watch the video version of this sermon. Check…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe importance of "Therefore"
I want to give you a life-changing Bible study tip in just one word. Check out the video version of this podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogHolding on to help others hold on
It all starts with what we are looking at the most attentively. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Lion and the Lamb
It's a well-known and longed-for sentiment: The lion will lay down with the lamb. Is that in the Bible? You may be surprised by the answer. Watch the video…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Growth from the hard road
Think back to some of the hard times you've been through. Do those times conjure up fond memories and a longing to return to yesteryear? Of course not! Most…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA gentleman for Jesus
Christians should be known as the best of gentlemen or gentlewomen wherever they go and in whatever circumstances they find themselves. Check out my blog, my…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogMaturing or declining?
The Bible uses three pictures of the saints that make up the Church. In all three of these images, if we are not maturing in our involvement, then we are…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogIt's a sign!
I was asked to share one of the funniest things I've seen in church. I didn't exactly "see" this one, but it still ranks as the funniest things ever! Check out…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe visible Church
Other notable people in history have a legacy that lives on after their death, so does it really matter for Christians that Jesus was resurrected from the…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogProof positive
A lot of people have offered a lot of opinions on Jesus of Nazareth, but let's explore what He said about Himself, His mission on earth, and His eternal…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Emotional Quotient
Are you in touch with your emotions? While it might sound like something out of a Hallmark movie to some, having a robust emotional quotient is a vital skill…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe protection of peace
God wants to protect you with His peace. However, if you begin to feel anxiety taking control of your mind, here are two surefire steps to regain the…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhat does that mean?
If Christians have a hard time defining what "Christian" means, is it any wonder that people outside of our church circles sometimes look at us like we're a…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogServing through preaching
I've got something to share with pastors, but for the rest of you—who love your pastors—I hope you will listen in! Watch the video version of this episode. A…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhat kind of lover are you?
It's very interesting that when Paul writes about "the last days," he warns us about our misplaced love. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogOur Cornerstone
There is a way to ground our life so that no storm can make us frustrated, afraid, or doubtful. Check out the video version of this sermon. Check out all of…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhat really scares the devil
There is nothing in your spiritual armory that makes the devil afraid of you. But there is one thing that will always cause him to flee from you: When you bow…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe vital leadership need for mercy
Two epistle writers single out mercy as being vitally important for church leaders. If you are interested in going deeper on the topic of pastors as leaders…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA book review of "Leading in Tough Times"
Tough times come to every organization. This book from John Maxwell will help leaders not just go through those difficulties, but to grow through those…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe essential confession
A Christian's essential confession is a lifestyle confession that aligns with a verbal confession. Check out the video version of this sermon. If you've missed…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Don't be a poser
Everyone wants to fit in—it's an entirely natural human instinct to desire the approval of those around you. However, when this instinct causes us to change…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhy we do what we do
There are words we need to let go, and there is the Word for which we must stand without wavering or backing down. We must stand firm on God's Word to give…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogIntentional habits
Consistent leaders are exemplary leaders, but consistency doesn't happen automatically. Effective leadership of others starts with effective leadership of…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Don'ts and Dos of leadership
The Don'ts need to be attended to first, which will then enable leaders to do the Dos. This is part 87 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe authority in bowing
A military officer's authority comes from ensuring everyone follows the proper chain of command. As Christians, there is an authority—a chain of command—to…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Consistency strengthens leaders
Like many popular phrases in the lexicon you've probably heard "consistency is key" thousands of times and rarely given it a second thought, but Greg and I…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDelight in your duty
Three Roman soldiers show us the life-changing power in simply doing our duty. Watch the video version of this sermon. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogLoving, truthful, and calm
Greg and I took some time to discuss some of the best traits we've experienced in some memorable leaders in our work careers. Three traits are linked together…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe influence of Jesus
Influence doesn't try to get a following, but people naturally follow a leader who quietly, consistently, and effectively shows up for them. Check out my book…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Memorable leaders
What do you want people to remember about your leadership? It's an easy question to overlook, but striving to be remembered well can help you to be a better…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA book review of "Real Christianity"
"Real Christianity" is a great read for anyone who is frustrated by the state of affairs in our nation, and is desperate to see a true return to the biblical…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogPerfect tactics
Imperfect people design imperfect tactics, but the Holy Spirit can give us perfect tactics for each and every situation we face. This is part two in our series…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogLove + Perseverance
Paul gives us a phenomenal prayer for love that endures productively until the end. Check out the video version of this podcast. Check out my blog, my other…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhatever
Can I truly say that whatever changes I am making in my life are motivated correctly? Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogPractice for precision
Throughout history, all members of any military have trained using a precise and detailed training manual. This is just as true—and just as vital—for Christian…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogVital leadership self-reflective questions
On the Leading From Alignment podcast, I was discussing my book When Sheep Bite which is about leadership pain. John Opalewski asked me to share some things…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogStrength to pray
It takes strength to keep on praying, but consistent prayer builds our strength. This is an incredibly virtuous cycle! Check my blog for the downloadable…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogPrayer changes my maturity
Jesus wants us to come to our Heavenly Father like children. "Like a little child" means childlike, which is the exact opposite of being childish. We mature…