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How to Make a Family Disaster Plan

by John Thurman | October 15, 2024 | Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Preparedness, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

(c) 2016 John Thurman - Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico Do You Have a Family Disaster Plan? It has been heart-wrenching to see the horrible destruction caused by the past two hurricanes. In the late 1970s, I lived in East Tennessee for my last two years of undergraduate...

See Your Relationship Problems in a New Light!

by John Thurman | October 2, 2024 | Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages | 0 Comments

See Your Relationship Problems in a New Light! By John Thurman “The optimist sees the donut; the pessimist sees the hole.” Oscar Wilde Sixty-nine percent of Your Problems are Unsolvable! "Sixty-nine percent of your relationships are unsolvable! When I stumbled upon...

Learn How to Transform Your Night Into Restful Sleep

by John Thurman | September 11, 2024 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Sleep, Self-Care, Sleep Hygiene | 0 Comments

By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Transform Your Night Into Restful Sleep Are you tired of struggling to fall asleep? In the next few minutes, you will learn how to transform your nights into restful sleep! Well, say goodbye to counting sheep! Introducing the...

Rest Easier: One Way to a Biblical Sleep Solution

by John Thurman | August 13, 2024 | Bible and insomnia, Insomnia, Resilient Sleep, Rest, Sleep Hygiene | 2 Comments

Rest Easier: One Way to a Biblical Sleep Solution By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Many U.S. Adults Need More Sleep! For the first time in Gallup polling since 2001, 57% of U.S. adults desire more sleep, while 42% feel they get as much sleep as needed. This number...

Five Ways to Minister to Young Adults Struggling with Anxiety

by John Thurman | January 10, 2024 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Are you wanting to increase your outreach to young adults? Current research reveals some of the key needs of this people group for more information take a few moments and look into five ways to minister to young adults. roughly twice the amount of anxiety and stress...

Illuminate Your Christmas with Faith and Joy

by John Thurman | December 14, 2023 | Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Photo credit: John Thurman (c) 2023 Jesus, the Light of the World Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the Light of the World; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life. JOHN 8:12 NLT Christmas is just around the...

Be Prepared! A Quick Guide for Disaster Preparedness.

by John Thurman | October 23, 2023 | Disaster Preparedness, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Preparing Your Family for Disaster: A Guide to Safety and Peace of Mind By John Thurman A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the...

Do You Know the 3 C’s of Grit?

by John Thurman | October 23, 2023 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Do You Know the 3 C's of Grit? By John Thurman M.Div., M.A. Why do some people succeed in starting a new business, ministry opportunity, or creative enterprise, and others fail? I believe it is because they do not know the 3 C’s of Grit! “Our potential is one...

Understanding the Power of Focus in Your Life

by John Thurman | May 9, 2023 | Focus, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 1 Comment

“I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals, and I try to ignore the rest.” Venus Williams Mission and Purpose Do you ever feel like you wasted your day? You may have started with the intention of knocking out two or three goals, getting that morning...

How to Demonstrate Gratitude as a Man this Thanksgiving

Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress

How to Demonstrate Gratitude as a Man this Thanksgiving. The holidays are here! If you are a man reading this, particularly if you are a man of faith, Thanksgiving can be a much more meaningful holiday than it has been in years past. Why? This is one of those awesome...

5 Ways to Use Gratitude as a Powerful Stress Buster

Gratitude, Holiday Stress, Resilience, Stress, Stress Management

"Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” C.K.Chesterson “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 Are you sick and tired of the tediousness of the COVID restrictions? Are you feeling worn down being a teleworker...

Gratitude: An Antidote to COVID-19 Stress!

Coronavirus Leadership, Freedom from fear, Gratitude, Stress Management

“The only way you learn persistence is by going through challenging times.” What toll are the stressors of this COVID-19 chaos having on you, your relationships, and your business? At this very moment, as you read this, how has the stress produced by the past few...

7 Secrets to Building Resilience in Your Life and Business.

Community, Freedom, Gratitude, Grit, Leadership, Resilience, Social Support

“Resilience is like a muscle. Flex it enough, and it will take less effort to get over emotional punches each time.”Alecia Moore Resilience, a buzzword that has become very popular in the past fifteen years. Today, I am going to reveal the 7 secrets to building...

Swords, Sandboxes, and Precious Memories: Transition Points

Grandchildren, Gratitude, Life Stages, Transition Points, When grandkids move

What was your last transition point? A change at work, in your relationship, your health or you family? Life is filled with various transition points, mile markers, and life stages. Today, I am going to give you some lessons that I am learning in my most recent...

Push Back Stress with an Attitude of Gratitude with Humor

Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living

Breaking News: Breast explodes on Thanksgiving Day. Middle Georgia: During the 60’s Right breast of Thanksgiving Turkey explodes in the oven at the Thurman's residence on Westview Drive. No injuries were reported; anxiety levels were high. I grew up in a larger family...

Push Back Stress with Gratitude!

Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress

Push Back the Tyranny of Fear with Dose of Gratitude. Why Thanksgiving is important. Do fear, anxiety, and stress have you tied up in knots? Are you trying to push back the darkness of depression? As a part of my series on Psychological Body Armor, I am going to...

Push Back the Tyranny of Fear with a Dose of Gratitude

Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving is important.The recent incidents in France, Belgium, Mali and Large Portion of the Middle East have reawakened a deep sense of fear in many people across the globe. Do fear, anxiety and stress have you tied up in knots? Are you trying to push back...

Giving Thanks Reduces Depression and Anxiety!

Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living

Thanksgiving - a Great Opportunity to Boost Your EmotionsBy John Thurman"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever." 1 Chronicles 16: 34“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather amount of...

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John Thurman M.Div., M.A. CMHC

John is a dedicated Counselor, Author, and Speaker who embraces a faith-friendly and practical approach. By blending Positive Psychology with the timeless wisdom of Scripture, he empowers you to achieve your goals. Specializing in Men’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, and Couples, John is here to guide you on your journey to personal growth and fulfillment.

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