Gary Thomas
Gary Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Western Washington University in 1984. He studied under the Christian theologian J. I. Packer at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, receiving a master’s degree in 1988 in systematic theology. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, in 2006 in recognition of his contributions made in the field of spiritual formation. Thomas is a regular teaching pastor at Second Baptist Church Houston, the fourth-largest church in the United States in 2013, with over 21,000 in weekly attendance. Thomas is the author of 20 published books. His most notable works include Sacred Marriage, Sacred Pathways, and Authentic Faith.
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Death and the Doorway to Life
Ignoring death is short-sighted and can prevent us from living fully. Death not only filters...Read More
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Perspectives on Death
When we schedule our priorities and follow our passions without regard to eternity, our vision...Read More
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The Forgiveness Factor
As he reflected on the Gospel, it occurred to Smedes that "Forgiving fellow human beings...Read More
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The Freedom of Surrender
Gary Thomas shares differences between surrendering to God when you're leading worship everyone smiling and...Read More
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Severe Gifts from a Loving Father
There's something about going through a difficult time that rips through the preening veil of...Read More
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Wise Christians Clip Obituaries
Happy is he that always has the hour of his death before his eyes, and...Read More