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Gary Thomas @garyLthomas

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

Joined September 2009
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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 question: how can I be happy knowing one or more of my children may end up in hell?” For Christian parents, this is the source of much angst. buff.ly/Csrorrz #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #parenting #whenchristianparentshurt #simplysacred #substack
How Can I Be Happy Knowing My Child May End Up in Hell? a blog by Gary Thomas

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Marriage Night with Gary Thomas at Landmark Church in Binghamton, NY, une 12th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Come on out for some laughs, fun, and encouragement. Please call the church to reserve tickets! (607) 723-1127 Click for more information: buff.ly/0Gmy15c #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #makingyourmarriageafortress #marriage #landmarkchurch
Marriage Night with Gary Thomas at Landmark Church in Binghamton, NY, une 12th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Come on out for some laughs, fun, and encouragement. Please call the church to reserve tickets! (607) 723-1127 Click for more information: https://buff.ly/0Gmy15c #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #makingyourmarriageafortress #marriage #landmarkchurch

ALT Marriage Night with Gary Thomas at Landmark Church in Binghamton, NY, une 12th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Come on out for some laughs, fun, and encouragement. Please call the church to reserve tickets! (607) 723-1127 Click for more information: https://buff.ly/0Gmy15c #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #makingyourmarriageafortress #marriage #landmarkchurch

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Back in the days when people went to the movies, “Grease” owned the summer of 1978. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John singing “Summer Loving, had me a blast; summer loving, happened so fast” typified dating culture for my friends and me. Whether you’re on vacation, at a summer internship, or even doing a short-term missions trip, “summer loving” can grip singles’ hearts like a vise. If that’s you, or you know of someone in that situation, you might want to pass this on. Two things can lead summer loving astray, and summer loving couples best be forewarned! buff.ly/Anl0j35 #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #dating #singles #infatuation #thesacredsearch #simplysacred #substack
Singles: Avoid Two of the Biggest Threats Keeping You From Making a Wise Marital Choice a blog by Gary Thomas

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42 years! How I cherish Lisa facebook.com/share/18wwkZC8B…
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Last week we looked at the spiritual discipline of the remembrance of death. This week, we get a little more practical--how exactly does remembering death serve our spiritual journey in Christ? And what may be a shocker for some, the remembrance of death can even be a comfort. buff.ly/1dYOJT8 #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #spiritualformation #simplysacred #substack
Wise Shoppers Clip Coupons and Wise Christians Clip Obituaries a blog by Gary Thomas

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I've been following an intentional spiritual practice for a couple of years now, and the results have been phenomenal in terms of energy and joy in the Lord. Plus, the Bible promises more than a few heavenly benefits as well. A recent trip back to Second Baptist in Houston, Texas, emphasized how much I want to emphasize this for the rest of my life. buff.ly/DtKcJYD #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #spiritualformation #simplysacred #substack
Increasing Your Joy on Earth and in Heaven a video by Gary Thomas

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Gary's in Houston, Sunday, May 31st at Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX. Service times are 9 am and 10 am. faithbridge.org #garythomas #authorgarythomas #garythomasbooks #faithbridge
Gary's in Houston, Sunday, May 31st at Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX. Service times are 9 am and 10 am. faithbridge.org #garythomas #authorgarythomas #garythomasbooks #faithbridge

ALT Gary's in Houston, Sunday, May 31st at Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX. Service times are 9 am and 10 am. faithbridge.org #garythomas #authorgarythomas #garythomasbooks #faithbridge

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It was encouraging to see the response to last week’s column about the passing of Ted Turner. The Christian classics so emphasize the importance of the remembrance of death as a spiritual discipline that I want to take the next two weeks to post a little more about it. The remembrance of death is rarely talked about in contemporary circles, but the classics stressed it to such a degree that I believe we cannot live a fully obedient and fruitful life without it. See if you agree. buff.ly/oA55nsx #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #simplysacred #substack #spiritualformation #thirstingforgod
The Remembrance of Death a blog by Gary Thomas

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I’d love to see you this Friday in Spring TX: Making Your Marriage a Fortress facebook.com/share/v/1cRENaH…
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Looking forward to it!
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Excited to share that I’ll be interviewing bestselling author and pastor @garyLthomas this June on the Embracing Brokenness Podcast about his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live. We’ll discuss the spiritual lies that keep us stuck in fear, striving, and isolation — and what it means to live in freedom and intimacy with God. Looking forward to this meaningful conversation. Stay tuned this June on the Embracing Brokenness Podcast.
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By God’s grace. I’ve had the opportunity to speak into the marriages of a lot of military groups. I always come away so inspired by their lives, commitment and sacrifice. They face real challenges that other couples can’t even imagine. But this picture—this reminds me Memorial Day isn’t about hot dogs and picnics
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"Heresies are at best ethnic; truth is essentially universal." J.B. Lightfoot, commenting on Col. 1:5-6
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“What if confronting your failures and disappointment as a parent of adult children, or even enduring the consequences of your children’s choices, is part of God’s process to grow you and shape you?” Gary Thomas, "Brutal but Glorious Formation," on Substack. Click to read more: buff.ly/ug7cBXz #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #simplysacred #substack #spiritualformation #parenting
“What if confronting your failures and disappointment as a parent of adult children, or even enduring the consequences of your children’s choices, is part of God’s process to grow you and shape you?” Gary Thomas, "Brutal but Glorious Formation," on Substack. Click to read more: https://buff.ly/ug7cBXz #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #simplysacred #substack #spiritualformation #parenting

ALT “What if confronting your failures and disappointment as a parent of adult children, or even enduring the consequences of your children’s choices, is part of God’s process to grow you and shape you?” Gary Thomas, "Brutal but Glorious Formation," on Substack. Click to read more: https://buff.ly/ug7cBXz #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #simplysacred #substack #spiritualformation #parenting

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Conversion is a big deal. It's not just about heaven; it has an enormous influence on how we think about life now, on this earth. We're invited to live such an entirely new life, with a radically new outlook, that it's easy to stop well short of the life we were actually reborn to live. See if you recognize any of the four ways people often shortchange their spiritual experience. buff.ly/ugLHvuL #garythomas #garythomasbooks #authorgarythomas #spiritualformation #simplysacred #substack
Does Your Spiritual Life Make You Feel Like You're Living Underground? a blog by Gary Thomas

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