Empowered understanding and application

Does practice make perfect?

Is it really true that practice makes perfect? And if so, what exactly does perfection look like? Check out this episode of The Podcast. Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/cGYILkPRfdo] of The Podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

What do you see? What do you hear?

The "Hall of Fame of Faith" in Hebrews 11 tells us about people who saw and heard what God promised them long before those things came to be. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Resting in our King

Psalm 95 is both an invitation and a warning, and it's important that we heed both of them. Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/jM2erGtpixY] of this sermon. Here are all of the Scriptures [http://bible.com/events/49635246] referenced in this message. If you've missed any of the other royal psalms which we have already explored, you can find them all by clicking here [https://craigtowens.com/2026/06/23/all-hail-king-jesus-2/]. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Unsafe shepherds

Gentleness is both a safe word and an unsafe word, which makes gentleness such an indispensable trait for shepherd leaders. Check out this clip from my time on the Leading from Alignment podcast. Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/qZOR1BVVwsY] of this conversation. Please check pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/] today. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Stop talking about other people

The Bible has much to say to those who talk about others, and none of it is good. You may also want to check out a couple of related posts: * Exposing the bitterness of gossip [https://craigtowens.com/2025/03/24/exposing-the-bitterness-of-gossip/] * Slander don'ts and dos [https://craigtowens.com/2025/06/27/slander-donts-and-dos/] * [Video] Goals instead of gossip [https://youtu.be/IKoG2DDMEuM?si=PqMiFYhrbVzt_-Rj] Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎