Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
We bring much angst into our lives when we feel like something must happen that we can’t make happen. This is true of married life and it’s true of parenting. Dr. Fred Luskin writes about the wisdom …
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Cherry Hills is in the midst of a sermon series that looks at AA’s 12 steps through the prism of the Gospel. If tears are any indication that people feel moved, challenged and convicted, it’s been a …
If you missed last week’s post, part 1, you can read it here first: Avoiding a Marriage Fracture. This is more advice about how to keep your marriage not just connected but growing …
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If you’re married with an adult child who is breaking your heart, a subtle spiritual trap--and a very dangerous one--is to think that’s the biggest issue in your life. If you’re not careful, the …
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After having many Substack readers review the full manuscript of “When Christian Parents Hurt,” one very helpful commenter pushed back a bit, saying, “You haven’t really answered the ultimate …
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In my research and interviews with parents of adult children who are having their hearts broken over their children's actions, I've noticed a tricky spiritual challenge: how do you keep loving someone …
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