Avoid the 4 Pitfalls of the Holidays!

By John Christmas, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Family, Holiday Stress

By John H. Thurman Jr. Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be headed home for the holidays. If you are a parent, then you are also keenly aware that Saturday morning cartoons, YouTube, and other prime time for kid’s program are filled with toys, […]

Grief, Recovery, and the Holidays: Christmas and a Recipe Card

By John Christmas, Grief, Holiday Depression, Resilience

For those of us who’ve lost a parent or family member, particularly around the holidays, this time of year can have some rough patches as we remember our loved ones. In December of 2015, I received the call from my sister that my mom Mary Anne Thurman had breathed her last breath. As a Jesus […]

Lower Holiday Stress as a Couple

By John Christmas, Holiday Stress

Three things that will enhance your relationship over the holidays. Our Christmas Tree is up and operational, and one big difference this year is that I didn’t trim the house with lights! I was looking for the box of Christmas bulbs that I’d hung around the house for years when Angie (my first wife) reminded […]

6 Ways to Grow In Gratitude this Thanksgiving

By John Gratitude, Holiday Stress, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

“Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” C.K.Chesterson A SPECIAL NOTE: I am thankful to be an American, I am thankful to be a Veteran, and I am grateful for the men and women who will not be with their families this Thanksgiving because they are protecting us on the land, on the sea, and in […]

A Suicide Call

By John Christian Response to Suicide, Christianity and Suicide, Suicide, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Prevention

What would you do if a friend told you they were suicidal? It was 6:04 a.m. when a messenger alert went off on my phone to call my organization’s call center. I’m not sure about you, but if my phone goes off before 7:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m., it’s typically not good news. This […]

Resilient Leadership Wins, Part 1

By John Active Optimism, Crisis Leadership, Crisis management, Crisis Management, Resilience, Resilient Leadership

“You must manage yourself before you can lead others.” Zig Ziglar Your true leadership abilities or lack of them will reveal themselves in a crisis. At that moment when the crap hits the fan, you will either rise to the occasion or crash and burn. You will either be a resilient leader, or you will […]

El Paso: Hope Amid Chaos

By John #ElPasoStrong, El Paso Shooting, Grief, Mass Shootings, Post Traumatic Growth

Recently America experiences a weekend was filled with horror, death, fear, anxiety, panic, and dread as news spread of the El Paso shootings and the second shock of the shootings in Dayton. Even as this tragic news was breaking, I was anticipating being called to respond to the tragedy in El Paso. Early Sunday evening, […]

One Word that Can Change Your Marriage: L.I.S.T.E.N.

By John Marriage, Relationship Tips, Resilient Marriages, Troubled Marriage

Do you ever lay awake at night feeling distant or disconnected in your marriage? The truth is if you keep doing what you have been doing, you are going to get the same thing. Do you want to have a more resilient, robust marriage? Do you want to begin to take some simple steps to […]

5 Stages of Marriage from 30,000 Feet

By John Marriage & Relationships, Relationship Tips, Resilient Marriages

Did you know that marriage experts have identified 5 Phases of Marriage? In today’s article, I will give you a bird’s eye view of the 5 Phases of Marriage and in the next few posts, I will go into more detail on each one. One of the ways to develop a more intentional and resilient […]

5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples

By John Marital Intimacy, Marriage, Marriage & Relationships, Resilient Marriages

Learn the 5 Practices of Successful, Resilient Couples.

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