Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
A French-German film conveys a fundamental truth: as soon as you make a commitment, it will be tested. Your marriage is more precious than you could realize. Knowing how you'll respond …
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Puritan Thomas Brooks ministers to the church when he reminds us that just one hour into heaven, and everything will make sense. We'll realize we were not fools for standing up for the truth and for …
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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 …
