Craig Aven

My songs comes from deeply raw expressions of the heart. I write and sing about life's triumphs and trials, and a loving Jesus who is with us through it all.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

So glad I had the privilege to record this song with my friends, @ThePianoGuys. Would love to have been there to hear Jon’s son sing this. Merry Christmas!

[The Piano Guys @ThePianoGuys]

5 years ago today we released the video for #TheSweetestGift with @craigaven which came a year after we lost our dear sweet Annie. Jon's son Spencer joined us on stage at @vivintarena to perform this song, and we saw the arena light up from your 📱 which felt like stars for Annie

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@ViceVersaBella @NJBeisner I had never seen this before, this is really great insight.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

Check this out.
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@drewdyck Can somebody help me understand what I missed?

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

I’ve been thinking a lot about the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. How could I not. I can’t unwatch the video of a brother losing his life in such a tragic way. This one hit me deeper than I could’ve imagined, in ways I can’t really even explain.

I’ve watched him from a distance for years. Often times I found myself wishing he’d said something differently, because when you say so many things so often, things are bound to come out wrong sometimes. The Bible tells us where words are many, sin is not absent. I look back over my life, especially in my earlier years, and wish I could take back so many of things I’ve said on a whim or in the heat of a moment. But as I rewatch video after video of Charlie, talking to students and people around the world, the resounding message he leaves with the listener is that he is a sinner in need of grace, and that the only way to find peace with God is through a relationship with Jesus.

Countless times from his own mouth he said his main mission was to share the Gospel. He said that was his calling and mission in life, and secondly to love his wife and kids well.

It grieves me to see such callous celebration over the loss of Charlie in such a graphic way, but it bothers me more that those people can’t even hold their tongue for the sake of those closest to him who are grieving. His wife, and those precious babies. Simply put, it’s not what Jesus would do.

Last thing I’ll say. So many people laugh at the thought that Charlie died a martyr, but that’s exactly what happened. His faith in Christ drove him to do what he did, regardless of whether or not others come down exactly where he did on every issue. He got up with a purpose to share his faith with others, and draw them into it. That’s exactly why he was shot, and he died a martyr. I’m deeply sad, and I pray for Gods mercy on us as a nation. What evil never understands, is that when it responds this way, it only spreads the Good News further.

John 12:24 “Truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself. But if it dies, it produces much fruit.”

[Erika Kirk @MrsErikaKirk]

Psalm 46:1 - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@sjgarris Thanks, brother

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

Wrote this to bring hope and light into the tragic events at Annunciation Catholic School.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@SlopHog69 Thank you!

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@UltraMamaTee Oh my gosh, this is heartbreaking. Yes, we will continue to pray.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@anonymasslawyer The last thing she would’ve imagined is that he was beat up and placed in the snow. There’s literally more factual evidence to support that canton PD framed her.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

The last clip they played before resting goes against the theory the Commonwealth has held. Apparently, she was so angry at him that she slammed into reverse, drove straight at nearly 24mph, swiped his arm, and miraculously was able to stop before plowing into Higgins jeep. In the clip, she merely wonders if she could’ve clipped him unaware, while leaving. If you look at every detail, it’s crazy they would even try this case.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@BenjiNoah1 @Bederowlaw Alessi plays chess.

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@pasha21k @BenjiNoah1 @Bederowlaw Won’t happen

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

Just now getting to these replies. Obviously I don’t do social media much. My opinion has not changed and I cannot wait until the defense presents their case. Personally, logically, speaking, there’s no way this happened the way the prosecution says it did.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

I have always been interested in true crime. I’ve followed every moment of Karen Read’s 1st trial & now the 2nd. I believe she is innocent. It’s been frustrating to see what I believe to be a biased judge on the bench. This is just another example. Curious what others think? #KarenRead #turtleboy

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

Watching the Karen Read trial prompted me to ask, is Occiput Boner a medical term? Didn’t think so. #turtleboy #freekarenread #fkr

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@scdesignco

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@JMPAC2490

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@TerriOkie1 You are not watching the case. No way she’s guilty.

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@TheDUIGuyPlus

[Craig Aven @craigaven]

@KerriTrueCrime This is good! Totally biased judge as well.