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Gary Thomas | Closer to Christ, Closer to Others

Making Your Marriage a Fortress
Simply Sacred with Gary Thomas a blog on Substack

Gary offers two blogs: one to nourish your soul & the other to enhance your marriage.

Closer to Christ

Embrace the unique way that you interact with God and enjoy God with a new sense of freedom and delight.

Closer to Others

This blog will help you experience spiritual growth in your marriage and relationships.

When to Walk Away Leave the toxicity behind instead of the marriage. Learn More SIX SESSION VIDEO BIBLE STUDY: WHEN TO WALK AWAY Sacred Marriage Discover a Deeper Intimacy with God Through Your Marriage SIX SESSION VIDEO BIBLE STUDY Learn More Cherish can reverse old patterns of “going through the motions” and bring hope and life into every marriage. SIX SESSION VIDEO BIBLE STUDY: CHERISH Learn More —noticing, appreciating, honoring, and encouraging one another— The simple practice of cherishing

Sacred Marriage

“A classic! Sacred Marriage lifts the first institution God created back to its noble stature. Every person contemplating marriage and every married couple should read this book."

Dr Dennis Rainey
President of Family Life

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Dr Dennis Rainey
President of Family Life

“A classic! Sacred Marriage lifts the first institution God created back to its noble stature. Every person contemplating marriage and every married couple should read this book."

Cherish

"Two words come to mind every time I pick up a book by Gary Thomas: Profound. Practical. I often cover relationships on my radio show, and I can say that nobody articulates God’s deepest desire for our relationships quite like Gary Thomas. He’s both convicting and encouraging, challenging and empowering. If your marriage feels dull and lackluster, read thoughtfully and prayerfully through Gary’s new book, Cherish. I believe you’re only pages away from a new day and a new way of relating to your spouse."

Susie Larson
Talk Radio Host, National Speaker, Author of Your Powerful Prayers

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2020-04-27T17:45:49-05:00

Susie Larson
Talk Radio Host, National Speaker, Author of Your Powerful Prayers

"Two words come to mind every time I pick up a book by Gary Thomas: Profound. Practical. I often cover relationships on my radio show, and I can say that nobody articulates God’s deepest desire for our relationships quite like Gary Thomas. He’s both convicting and encouraging, challenging and empowering. If your marriage feels dull and lackluster, read thoughtfully and prayerfully through Gary’s new book, Cherish. I believe you’re only pages away from a new day and a new way of relating to your spouse."
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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.

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Peace is a person. It’s not possessions, or health, or acclaim. It’s putting your security in a person and recognizing that if you have Him, you already have “enough.” Even if you lose it all, if nobody notices you, if the world around you collapses, you already have everything

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Pause for a moment and think about how much more time, energy, and peace you’d have if you rejected all selfish ambition. Imagine the freedom of not having to expend a single ounce of energy doing anything to make yourself look important, nice, impressive, polite, or anything

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My son Graham made some courageous decisions this past year and has begun writing about his new life going forward, pursuing his life's calling, his faith, and his family. For today, I'd rather you go read his Substack than mine, and please subscribe! It'll be a fascinating

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The God is good enough for me life changes the focus of our service and life efforts in dramatic ways. We are finally free from the agonizing ache of selfish ambition and empowered to live a life of sacrificial service in building God’s kingdom rather than our own.

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In the final week of the Haggai series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to examine our priorities and consider what it truly means to put God first. Through the book of Haggai, we discover how easily comfort, distractions, and even life's blessings can shift our focus away from God's greater purpose. Pastor Gary reminds us that building God's kingdom isn't just about what we believe, but how we invest our time, talents, and resources. When we seek God's kingdom above our own desires, we open ourselves to the fulfillment and blessings that come from living according to His purpose. This message encourages us to move beyond simply experiencing church and take an active role in what God is doing through His people.
When Christian Parents Hurt: How to Find Comfort, Face Grief, and Trust God with Your Adult Child by Gary Thomas. This is not a “how to” book. I’m not a psychologist or parenting expert who can fix dysfunctional or broken families. It’s a pastoral book. So many families are hurting, and I want to offer some pastoral comfort, care, and biblical counsel. The official release date is currently set for August 31, 2027
In Week 6 of the Everything's Fine: The Lies We Tell Ourselves series, I explore the power of ongoing spiritual growth through Steps ten and eleven of the recovery journey. Rather than searching for a quick fix, we should take an honest inventory of our lives, recognize the patterns that keep us stuck, and intentionally pursue the habits that lead to lasting freedom. Drawing from Colossians, the Psalms, and practical recovery principles, real transformation happens as we stay connected to God day after day. Our greatest victories come not simply from avoiding sin, but from cultivating a life centered on God's presence through prayer, worship, and obedience. Whether you're battling addiction, unhealthy habits, or everyday struggles, this message offers hope that freedom is found not in perfection, but in continually walking with Jesus.
Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to move beyond focusing on the ways we've been hurt and instead take responsibility for the ways we've hurt others. Drawing from Steps Eight and Nine of the recovery journey, he shows how confession, forgiveness, and making amends are essential to restoring broken relationships and reflecting the love of Christ. Through powerful Biblical teaching and practical examples, this message reveals that the opposite of addiction is not simply sobriety but genuine connection rooted in love. As we shift from a life centered on "me" to one centered on "you," we discover the freedom, healing, and joy that come from living for others.
In Week 4 of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to honestly examine the "rocks" we've been carrying, the addictions, habits, and character flaws that keep us from experiencing the freedom Jesus offers. Through the lens of Steps Six and Seven, he explains that real transformation begins when we become fully willing to surrender the things that are holding us back instead of simply managing them. Looking to Scripture, Gary reminds us that God's desire is not just to forgive our sin, but to reshape our hearts into people marked by compassion, kindness, humility, and love. This message encourages us to count the true cost of our sin, trust God's grace, and take the courageous step of letting go of what has been weighing us down. If you've ever struggled to break free from unhealthy patterns, this sermon offers practical hope and a powerful reminder that lasting freedom begins when we're willing to drop the rock.
In week one of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges the lies we tell ourselves about the habits, struggles, and dependencies that quietly shape our lives. Looking through the lens of Scripture and the first step toward freedom, he reminds us that lasting change doesn't begin with trying harder—it begins with admitting our need for Jesus. This message invites everyone to honestly examine the areas where they may be settling for less than God's best while discovering the hope of His transforming grace. Rather than living in denial, we can experience the freedom Christ offers when we surrender control to Him. No matter where you are in your journey, this message is an encouraging reminder that God specializes in bringing new life where we once saw only brokenness.
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