Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
When "experts" talk about common marriage killers--financial problems, conflict problems, intimacy problems--they often leave out one of the biggest spiritual ones: a controlling spirit. Lisa and I …
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“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41 Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) lived a life of high highs and low lows. He …
About five centuries ago, Copernicus revolutionized our understanding of the universe when he postulated what is now universally accepted: the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of our solar system. …
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The Bible has a lot to say about vigilance--an attitude of watchfulness about our spiritual life and relationships. All of us drift, and Scripture reminds us that yesterday's victories don't ensure we …
Certain things simply don’t go together, such as: Houston and hills. The Seattle Mariners and the World Series. Snow and sandals. And at Lent, joy, and torture. And yet, …
You can dramatically impact how you feel about your imperfect marriage and your imperfect family by learning to fix your focus on our perfect God. J.I. Packer's lessons from the life of Nehemiah offer …
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