Now That We're A Family 292: Three Things Great Marriages Have In Common // Gary Thomas
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May 23, 2024 Bestselling author and international speaker Gary Thomas shares insights from his 40 years of marriage and his journey in spiritual formation. He discusses how marriage can be a tool for sanctification and emphasizes that true happiness stems from pursuing holiness. Gary identifies three crucial pillars for marital strength, highlights the importance of individuality within unity, and offers practical advice on conflict resolution. He also shares small, meaningful habits that can deepen affection and connection in relationships.
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Marriage As Spiritual Formation
- Gary Thomas reframed marriage as a primary spiritual formation tool rather than only a source of personal happiness.
- He argues marriage's difficulties reveal selfishness and become means to grow holiness through Christ's grace.
Nursing Mother Moment That Changed Perspective
- Gary describes coming home to a nursing, exhausted wife and realizing marriage was not a compromise but a holy service.
- That scene shifted his view: marriage could form patience, gentleness, and sacrificial love.
Get Strong Individually First
- Get healthy individually before crises hit by addressing addictions or weaknesses proactively.
- Strong personal recovery equips you to serve your spouse and children during major family emergencies.
