Gary Thomas Newsletter
July 12, 2025
This week's Paid Subscriber posts:
Great Sorrow and Unceasing Anguish
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 astray, or those who have loved ones who do not yet believe, can find comfort in Paul's words and experience. The Christian life is, by nature, a life of tremendous joy. We hear about that all the time. But the Bible also warns us to expect times of great sorrow and unceasing anguish. Knowing this ahead of time can draw us closer to Christ rather than lead us to resent him for not removing the trial.
Read this blog HERE.
This week's Free Subscriber posts:
For Richer, For Poorer
Throughout this summer, we've been discussing resources for premarital couples, including my devotion, "Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples." This is the last excerpt we're running. The book has three parts: general devotions for learning how to become one. Section two focuses on the words of the statement of intent, and section three looks at the traditional wedding vows phrase by phrase. A common comment I hear from couples months after their wedding is how much of a blur the ceremony was. Having thought about, talked about, and prayed about the vows ahead of time can make the wedding ceremony all the more meaningful, not to mention help couples understand what the vows they are exchanging truly mean. This entry focuses on what it means to pledge to your spouse that you will be with them "for richer or for poorer."
Read this post HERE.
Sacred Marriage Video Study, Revised and Updated: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Everything about your marriage—from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek—is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ's character. This revised and updated edition includes all-new videos from Gary featuring new insights, illustrations, and teachings for the modern married couple.
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