by John Thurman | Dec 2, 2024 | Christmas, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living
Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent. The Candle of Hope. Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent The First Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Candle of Hope As we poured our morning coffee, my wife and I lit the first candle on our advent wreath. We read a...
by John Thurman | Dec 14, 2023 | Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living
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...
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 | Dec 22, 2019 | 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...
by John Thurman | Dec 6, 2019 | 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...
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...
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