(c) 2014 John Thurman – Old Town Abq – Christmas Eve at San Felipe Well, like most men, I am finishing up my Christmas shopping, and thanks to Amazon, everything will be here in time. I love this time of the year; I have loved it since I was little. My...
Why Thanksgiving is important.The recent incidents in France, Belgium, Mali and Large Portion of the Middle East have reawakened a deep sense of fear in many people across the globe. Do fear, anxiety and stress have you tied up in knots? Are you trying to push back...
Terrorism in Paris! Now What? 8 Ways to Develop Your Psychological Body Armor Paris may be down, but they are not out. For centuries, Parisians and the French has proven to be a resilient people. They will overcome and move forward from the tragic events...
By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me will follow me all the days of my life…” Psalms 23:6. David, the psalmist, reminds us of God’s ever present help, support and encouragement. On Sundays, we love to believe this, the...
The Power of PurposeHow Focus can help you reach your potential In 2014 I had the chance to travel to Chaing Mai, Thailand in conjunction with some volunteer work that I do. I’d seen Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknow” earlier in the summer and...
5 Things Christians Can Do About Depression. Part # 1 – Learn to Push Back Depression”Depression is not a joke, not a sin, and not a sign of weakness, but something that could destroy you if you do not engage it and manage it.” John Thurman Over the...
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