Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
One of the biggest cultural moves in the past generation has been Christians getting married in outside venues rather than at a church. Does it matter? What kind of statement does that make? Are there …
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The second part of hope is reorienting our minds around what God has already done. The narrative of Scripture is powerful enough to instill hope in even the most seemingly hopeless situations. Think …
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Parents who are heartbroken over their adult children's choices need to learn how to hope. Biblical hope is a learned skill, based on the history, character, and promises of God. It's vital for your …
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While I believe God can use a difficult marriage to help us grow, I've come across couples of whom I've thought, "They should never have gotten married. Where was their pastor?" Premarital work is one …
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Lisa and I get a bit vulnerable in talking about a (very pleasurable) recent vacation experience, to share about a principle I write about in Making Your Marriage a Fortress: learn how to resent the …
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Throughout this summer, we've been discussing resources for premarital couples, including my devotion, "Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples." This is the last excerpt …
