by John Thurman | Nov 19, 2024 | Gratitude, Resilient Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress
9 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Thanksgiving! by John Thurman, M.Div., M.A. As Thanksgiving approaches—a time for family, warmth, and reflection—it’s a great chance to practice gratitude. Being thankful can make this holiday more meaningful and joyful. It...
by John Thurman | Nov 22, 2022 | Gratitude, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress
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 times we teach our families and remind ourselves to...
by John Thurman | Nov 10, 2020 | 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...
by John Thurman | Feb 17, 2019 | 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...
by John Thurman | Jan 2, 2018 | 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...
by John Thurman | Nov 22, 2016 | 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...
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