About Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community. His unique message is designed to help you:

• Embrace the unique way that you interact with God.
• Partner in the spiritual growth and character formation of your spouse.
• Build a closer, grace-based family.
• Enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight.

Gary's Newest Book: Every Body Matters explores how positively addressing our physical condition can lead to a fortified soul better able to serve and love others.

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“This is a book that needs to be read…What I found to be most powerful about Every Body Matters is the motivation for taking care of the body.  We should do it for God and for ourselves, but also for others.  This book gives us the tools necessary to honor God in our body.”  Ryan Hall

“In Every Body Matters, Gary Thomas reminds us that the body is indeed the temple of our Lord.  Gary provides a practical yet inspired approach to spiritual growth through physical fitness and reverence for our bodily temples.”  Dr. Ed Young

“We would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone - new, mature, little faith or faith like a child. In our opinion, what puts this book at the top of our list is its applicability to everyday life. While "ivory tower" academics are both necessary and interesting, application is at the heart of Jesus' teachings. Gary's book is 5 star and a must read for those looking to put the words of Jesus into practice.”  Reader Comment

“In typical Thomas fashion he uses his love & respect for Church history & our past Christian Leaders, solid Biblical exegesis, along with our current medical understanding of the anatomy & physiology of diet, nutrition & exercise. His encouragement to look in the mirror at our views of how we should each approach the sensitive area of physical fitness in relation to our Christian lives is well overdue.”  Reader Comment

Are You Thankful or Tolerant?

Did you know that the brain is wired toward discontentment?  Neurologists explain how our brain becomes accustomed to whatever is happening within and without.  The phenomenon can perhaps be best understood by considering substance addiction.

If a man puts chemicals into his body, eventually the chemical makeup of his brain learns to tolerate the drugs by achieving a chemical balance that depends on the drug’s introduction.  Withdrawal, therefore, becomes exceedingly difficult, because withholding the substance upsets the new balance.

 Many brain researchers believe the same process takes place with non-substance addictions, although the contention is more controversial.  We are physically wired, they say, to become comfortable with what we have.  Our brain gets used to it.

 All of this means, neurologically, that no matter how much money we make, our mind will function in such a way that even vast wealth eventually will feel “normal.”  Our brain becomes accustomed to a certain standard of living, and once we become accustomed to something, it’s only a matter of time until we become bored with it.

 It is vital to understand this process if we are ever to rid ourselves of this spiritual sickness.  Spiritually speaking, we become sick when we start tolerating God’s blessings instead of being thankful for them.  The Bible prescribes thankfulness as the way to counteract growing accustomed to our affluence.

Every time we sit down for a meal, instead of taking the food for granted, we are encouraged to remember God, who provided it and to thank him for its provision.  Every time we enter our houses, it is good to thank God for providing shelter.  We should be thankful every time we adjust the thermostat, bringing either refreshing cool air or comforting warmth.  Gratitude should cover us every time we put on a shirt or cover our feet with shoes.  The discipline of thankfulness keeps God’s goodness fresh.

Excerpted from Gary's new release, Simply Sacred--a collection of daily readings gleaned from Gary's many books. (Page 361)