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Biblical Help for Anxiety
Dealing with Anxiety“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matt. 6:34).- Matthew 6:25–34Despite our attempts to create security for ourselves with savings, insurance, a strong...
Stay Focused and Live Your Dream
Do the bugs on your windshield keep you from seeing down the road? By John Thurman With 37 years of experience as a professional counselor, I have heard these words multiple times a week. ”I want to do better.” I want to feel better.” “I want to have more for my...
A Primer on Fear: Understand and Push it Back!
Photo by John ThurmanA Primer on Fear: What do Peaches have to do with Fear?Zoe approached me during a lunch break at a conference I was speaking at in the Midwest. Once we sat down, she pensively leaned across the table and in a muted voice said, “I have a secret...
Do You Have a God- Size Dream-Nicolette’s Story
Nicolette’s Story: Have a God-Sized DreamBy John ThurmanOn this deployment, my office was the old guard room of the facility. Most likely built in the late sixties or early seventies it was a triangles shaped room that had served its primary purpose but was now mine...
Maintain Your Motivation
Maintain Your Motivation Part 1 - Using the Goldilocks Rule to Push Ahead.This article is liberally based on one of my favorite bloggers James ClearDoes the name Steve Martin ring a bell? Performer, comedian, movie star, Saturday Night Live Alum, respected banjo...
Adapt or ? – Keys to Overcoming Stress and Fear
Traffic in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Adapt or ?By John Thurman I recently had the opportunity to travel to Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo for a work-related assignment. Before going, I had heard stories of the famous Kinshasa Traffic. I will...
Be AWARE to Overcome Fear
Overcome Fear and Increase Your Profits by Being AWARE by John Thurman I am excited about today's blog; Mark Tyrell has taken a tool that I have heard about before and has crafted it into a handy acronym. By adding this tool to you toolbox, you will find new,...
Prevent Suicide!
Suicide Prevention.In light of recent new stories about the rise of Suicide, I wanted to repost this article I wrote in 2014. There is help and hope. Laughter, Joy, tenderness, and passion are things that come to mind when I think of Robin Williams. Another...
Is Fear of Criticism Costing You Money?
Is Fear of Criticism Costing You Money? Before we jump into my tips for pushing back fear I wanted to share something a little personal with you. You see, many people see me as an outgoing, fun-loving, truth-telling, confident, Christ follower. Moreover, while I am,...
John Thurman M.Div., M.A. CMHC
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