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Anchored in the Word — The Scriptures as Your SOP

Anchored in the Word — The Scriptures as Your SOP

by John Thurman | May 20, 2026 | Post Traumatic Growth, Resilient Faith

Anchored in the Word — The Scriptures as Your SOP By:  John Thurman M.Div., M.A., LPCC   When life hits hard and the ground shifts beneath you, what is your first response? For believers, the answer is not a motivational quote or quick strategy but the...
From Victim to Victor in Christ

From Victim to Victor in Christ

by John Thurman | May 13, 2026 | Resilient Faith, Resilient Living

You Are the Officer in Charge: Escaping the Victim Mentality and Owning Your Story   Summary & Key Takeaways   Ownership as a mark of resilient faith This article draws from theology, psychology, and a military metaphor to make one main point: pain is...
From Survival Mode to Building Something That Matters (Part 1)

From Survival Mode to Building Something That Matters (Part 1)

by John Thurman | Apr 30, 2026 | Resilient Faith, Resilient Living

The Officer in Charge: From Survival Mode to Building Something That Matters (Part 1) Many people go through Life just reacting to events instead of taking charge of what happens next. In this post, I share ideas from Chapter 2 of my upcoming book, Resilient Faith:...
6 Ways Fear Traps You (And How to Break Free)

6 Ways Fear Traps You (And How to Break Free)

by John Thurman | Apr 6, 2026 | Resilient Faith, Resilient Faith-Based Living

You started this year with clear plans and a strong sense of purpose. But now you feel stuck. Doubt creeps in, progress slows, and you watch opportunities pass by as your heart feels heavier. This article reveals 6 ways fear traps you, why it does, and practical,...
Christian Anxiety: Meet Your “Sentry” & Retrain Your Brain

Christian Anxiety: Meet Your “Sentry” & Retrain Your Brain

by John Thurman | Jan 28, 2026 | Resilient Faith

(Adapted from my Resilient Faith: Standing Strong in the Storms of Life Book project) By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A. A night watch that never ends — a personal story I still remember standing on my first time on watch. It was a field training exercise at Fort Bragg,...
How to Use Optimism to Overcome Adversity and Build Resilience

How to Use Optimism to Overcome Adversity and Build Resilience

by John Thurman | Feb 18, 2023 | Resilient Faith, Resilient Living

“The sun’ll come out tomorrow.” Little Orphan Annie Half Empty or Half Full Are you one who sees the glass as half-full or half-empty? Believe it or not, how you answer the question may reveal how resilient you are! In the article, How to Use Optimism to Overcome...
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