Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others
One of the biggest lies I was told growing up defined the entire Gospel as Jesus came to earth as a man, died on the cross for my sins, and rose from the dead so that my sins could be forgiven and I …
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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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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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While vacationing in Colorado, my wife Lisa and I spent an early evening at the Iron Mountain Hot Springs. We heard a group of women in another pool discussing a surprising number of medical options …
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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I love to live in and preach on the joy of the Lord. But Jesus described himself as a "man of sorrows." Paul talked about his "great sorrow and unceasing anguish." Parents whose children have gone …
