by John Thurman | Dec 10, 2025 | Christmas Stress, Marriage Stress, Resilient Living
By: John Thurman The holidays can strain even strong marriages. Here are four practical ways to protect your marriage and stay connected during the busiest season of the year. Remember, it’s essential to protect your marriage during this time. Now, every...
by John Thurman | Dec 10, 2025 | Christmas Stress, Holiday Stress, Marriage Stress, Resilient Living
4 Holiday Pitfalls Christians Should Avoid Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. Tree lots are bustling, lights sparkle brightly, and kids’ lists grow longer. In just a few days, millions of us will go home, embrace tradition, family, and that elusive...
by John Thurman | Dec 17, 2024 | Resilient Living, Christmas Hope, Christmas Stress, Christrmas Joy
Advent wreath with three candles lit for the third week of advent in a dark room with copy space Rejoice: How to Embrace Joy This Advent by John Thurman Embracing Joy: Preparing for Christmas Imagine that night, shepherds in the fields, tending their sheep. Suddenly,...
by John Thurman | Dec 6, 2024 | Resilient Living, Christmas Hope, Christmas Stress
Becoming a Man of Peace: The Second Sunday of Advent The Second Sunday of Advent: Embracing Peacemaking as a Man of God by John Thurman Advent is a special time when we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth. It’s a moment to reflect on the meaning of His...
by John Thurman | Dec 2, 2024 | Resilient Living, Christmas, Christmas Stress, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living
Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent By John Thurman The First Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Candle of Hope This weekend, my wife and I began a tradition we’ve kept for 53 years. As we sipped our morning coffee, we lit the first candle on our Advent...
by John Thurman | Dec 14, 2023 | Resilient Living, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living
Photo credit: John Thurman (c) 2023 Jesus, the Light of the World Jesus once told people, “I am the Light of the World; anyone who follows Me will not walk in darkness but will have the Light of life.” – JOHN 8:12 (NLT) Christmas is almost...
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