Anchor of Hope - Steadfast and Secure viewfromvine.com/2025/07/31/anc… via John W. Crowder

Wish I had asked my publisher to use my middle initial. At Amazon, Anchor Point is in the middle of a list of books written by a different John Crowder. The easiest way to find my book is to go to Invite Resources. I'm the only John Crowder there! inviteministries.org/lp/anchor-poin…

The countdown has begun! We are 5 days from launch (Aug. 12)! You can find Anchor Point at the Invite Resources site inviteministries.org/lp/anchor-poin… and your favorite online book stores like Amazon or Google Books. There is also a Kindle version.

inviteministries.org/article-detail… Thank you Invite Resources

Thank you Eric Black and Baptist Standard Your endorsement means so much! I appreciate it greatly. Invite Resources Review: Anchor Point: How to Lead with Faith, Find Strength, and Rebuild with Hope baptiststandard.com/departments/re…

The worst pain is pointless pain. But if my struggle helps someone else, it’s not wasted. That’s why I wrote Anchor Point—to share the lessons I learned the hard way & help others navigate disaster recovery with clarity and find healing sooner. #ReleaseDay with Invite Resources

The call to prayer never implies that is all we should do, but it does acknowledge that our search for real solutions must at least begin there.

The Ultimate Pursuit viewfromvine.com/2025/09/04/the…

Faith Chooses Joy viewfromvine.com/2025/09/08/fai…

Doubt denied can lead to downfall. Doubt acknowledged can deepen faith. ________________ "I believe; help my unbelief!" Mark 9:24b

The audio version of Anchor Point was released today! The reader is George Newbern -- groom in "Father of the Bride" movies, on a few episodes of Friends and voice of Superman in DC cartoons & video games. Does a great job reading Anchor Point. audible.com/pd/Anchor-Poin…

Each pastor must preach the Word as led by the Holy Spirit. No matter how big their name is, celebrity pastors cannot take the role of the Spirit and tell other pastors what they should have preached on any given Sunday. See 2 Cor. 3:17, Matt. 10:19-20

Help Me See What You See viewfromvine.com/2025/09/23/hel… "Unity does not require uniformity; it does require understanding."

I didn't plan it this way, but our Bible study on the End Times begins tonight on Willie Wonka Day! I think I will begin the series with a Wonka quote that seems particularly appropriate: “Oh, you should never, never, doubt what nobody is sure about.”

This is an article I wrote for Baptist Standard about a dangerous prayer I prayed in seminary and how God answered it. Be careful what you ask for! Today I'm glad I prayed it, but getting here has not always been easy. baptiststandard.com/equip/equip-a-…

Walking with the Shepherd viewfromvine.com/2025/10/23/wal… via John W. Crowder

10 Benefits to Leading a Rural Church viewfromvine.com/2025/10/25/lea…

Haunted house idea: fridge with no Dr Pepper

The truth of Scripture is always better than the opinions of culture.

It's Time to Seek the Lord Its time! Not someday, not after things settle down, not once everything’s perfect, but now. viewfromvine.com/2025/10/27/tim…