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Fear Not – For Unto Us a Child is Born #1
(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 mom and dad...
I Found Baby Jesus at Walmart
Photo by JOhn ThurmanI found baby Jesus at Walmart by John Thurman Christmas yard art is at an all time low. I see blow up Santa’s, Reindeer, that look more like mule deer, gift boxes, snow globes, and all matter of Christmas merchandise in people’s yards. Last year,...
Push Back the Tyranny of Fear with a Dose of Gratitude
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...
A Response to Terror in Paris: How to put on your Psychological Body Armor.
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...
Keys to Pushing Back Fear
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 Focus
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 was eager to see, taste...
5 Things Christians Can Do to Push Back Depression
5 Things Christians Can Do About Depression. Part # 1“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 ThurmanOver the next few days I will give you five things you can do...
Quit Fear!
I have to tell you I am having a ton of fun working on my next book. It is based on over 235 responses from a survey I did on fear's that home-based business owners face.One of the persons that I enjoy reading is James Clear. I just finish an outstanding article...
Self Care – Big Deal
This is looking out on the Sea of Galilee from the Top of the Sermon on the Mount site. Want less fear, stress, anxiety and worry? Want to increase the joy of relationships?Take Care of Yourself.By John Thurman M.Div., M.A.Have you ever wondered about all of the...
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