by John Thurman | Dec 10, 2025 | Christmas Stress, Marriage Stress, Resilient Living
By: John Thurman The holidays can strain even strong marriages. Here are four practical ways to protect your marriage and stay connected during the busiest season of the year. Remember, it’s essential to protect your marriage during this time. Now, every...
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, 2025 | Advent, Finding peace, Resilient Living
Finding Peace in the Season: Practicing Mindfulness During Advent By: John Thurman M.Div., M.A. LPCC Let’s be honest: for many of us, Advent can feel like trying to find stillness in the middle of your local Christmas parade. As we move into this Advent Season,...
by John Thurman | Nov 23, 2025 | Resilient Living
Thanksgiving: How to Develop a Gratitude Mindset Are you aware that one of the most inexpensive and easy ways to improve your emotional, physical, and mental health is to be thankful is to develop a Gratitude Mindset? It may seem old-fashioned, but it’s true. G.K....
by John Thurman | Oct 15, 2025 | Anxiety, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living
The Gardener Mindset: Practical Steps to a Calmer Mind “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” —Romans 12:2 (NLT). This verse is a call to change the way we think, to align our thoughts...
by John Thurman | Sep 15, 2025 | Resilient Living
By: John Thurman Embracing Hope in Troubling Times In a world engulfed by tragedy and turmoil, moments like the heartbreaking loss of Iryna Zarutska and the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk challenge us to find a resilient hope—hope rooted not in...
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