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 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...
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 | Nov 25, 2019 | Holiday Stress, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving with the Electric Strawberry (25th Infantry Division) “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...
by John Thurman | Dec 22, 2016 | Christmas, Christmas Stress, Grief, Holiday Depression, Holiday Stress
My First Christmas without my Mama by John Thurman This Christmas will mark a first for me. It will be a bittersweet one because my mama went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016. Her death was not a shock or a surprise. For the past several years she fought off...
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