Gary Thomas

Christian author seeking to bring people closer to Christ and closer to others. Lover of God, student of the Christian classics.

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I am just two weeks away from my deadline for my next book, and I'm preaching the next three weekends here in Colorado, so this week I'm running an excerpt from Sacred Marriage. It addresses one of the most common questions I hear individuals asking when their marriages hit a rough patch. As I explain in the excerpt, I think that's entirely the wrong question to ask. Continue reading: https://t.co/gHD1BaWAmk

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I realize he raises eyebrows in other contexts, but this is such a beautiful and true statement from an N.T. Wright commentary written in 1984 (Colossians and Philemon): "Genuine Christian theology is the exploration of God's character and actions, not in a spirit of mere speculation and curiosity, but out of gratitude and love, and with the intention of, and desire for, obedience."

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How to keep your marriage not just connected but growing stronger, even when hurt over adult children threaten to tear you apart or steal your focus. Read more here: https://t.co/9w6BdBHIuJ

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Be willing to live and work in the quiet

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"It is better to deserve respect--and not have it, than have it--and not deserve it." Thomas Watson

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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 tension with your child can bleed into your marriage and poison it. And then your marriage will become an even bigger issue than your parenting. This week and next week, we’re running two excerpts from my book in progress, When Christian Parents Hurt. This chapter is relevant for every married couple, however--these are basic marital issues to be aware of, even if all of your children bring you nothing but joy, sunshine, and happy days! 
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Forgiveness goes so against my grain, but it is essential for every true believer in Christ. Re-reading this chapter, I was struck by how forgiveness doesn’t just serve individuals; it also points the way to political healing and restoration, something desperately needed today. We hear the words “retaliation” and “reparations” one hundred times for every instance someone might dare suggest “forgiveness.” I’m not a political writer--no one follows me for my political views. But what if a few political leaders tried to follow the suggested path of Jesus? Might that not get us a little further than the morass we’re in right now? https://t.co/6lXPfBUe7K

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If you missed last week’s post, “Bullies Beware,” please read it first on Substack. This is the second half of the chapter, on how to “order our fears” so that appropriate fear can serve us rather than hinder us. Puritan Richard Baxter warns of an inappropriate religious fear that can be devastating to our spiritual health. The proper ordering of our fears is an essential art to live a fruitful life in Christ. When God begins to use you in any way, you put your soul in peril if you start to fear anyone but Him. https://t.co/0pixeCD6Xu

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For this week and next, we’re going back to excerpts from my book in progress on divine affirmation. This week’s excerpt begins with the story of Shiphrah and Puah, two extraordinary women who really should be more famous among believers. And then you’ll read about Basil, Chrysostom, and another woman whose courage during the reign of “Bloody Bonner” is enough to convict the most courageous of us. There are extraordinary consequences when we realize that God, and God alone, is truly enough for us. There is nothing any bully can take away from a woman or man who has pressed into divine affirmation. https://t.co/u2mNAjWyov

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Juli sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas for a conversation about some of the subtle lies Christians often believe without even realizing it. They're tackling tough questions , like:

Can family become an idol?

Why do we still struggle with sin after coming to Christ?

And what happens when loneliness and isolation become our normal?

While this conversation isn't specifically about sexuality, how we answer these questions shapes the way we approach our relationships. Join us to explore how God's truth can lead us into greater freedom, stronger relationships, and deeper intimacy with him. https://t.co/b9dkEowF85

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Since early summer is one of the most popular time for weddings, it's also the most common time for wedding anniversaries. I'd like to suggest a spiritual exercise the two of you can undertake to make this next year your most meaningful year of growth yet. Of course, if your anniversary has already passed, this is something you can still do on a date night. https://t.co/xlFA8WVodI

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@LeeStrobel These four have and will be used by God to change the world and fill Heaven!

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@lambeth981 Life well lived is indescribably beautiful. So happy for your family