Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
I realize I keep jerking you all around a little bit by sharing bits of books in progress, but I have several going on right now. The publishing calendar delayed by an entire year when my next book …
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Periodically on the paid side, I like to give updates about things God is teaching me that I may not be writing about. These short personal updates are just about keeping others who are interested up …
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We don't follow a way of life; we follow a person. A living, breathing, active, and dynamic God we call Jesus Christ. This has serious implications for what kind of ministry we get ourselves in and …
This is a draft chapter from a book I'm working on, "When Christian Parents Hurt." It's my attempt to provide pastoral care to the growing number of Christian parents who are seriously hurting over …
Divorce for nonbiblical reasons breaks my heart. I've seen the pain it causes children, spouses, extended family, friends, and churches. It's so sad. But churches that sin against divorced people also …
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This is a short post asking for your feedback. I suggest there are six marks of an authentic Christian church. Would you add or subtract anything? I’ve spoken in about five hundred …
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