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A New Year, a Stronger Faith: Resolutions with Purpose

by John Thurman | December 28, 2024 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 1 Comment

A New Year, a Stronger Faith: Resolutions with Purpose is my challenge to look at your annual New Year's resolutions in a new and fresh way. As we approach the New Year, people worldwide will take a moment to reflect on the past year. It is a time for celebration,...

Rejoice! How to Embrace Joy this 3rd Week of Advent

by John Thurman | December 17, 2024 | Christmas Hope, Christmas Stress, Christrmas Joy, Resilient Living | 4 Comments

Advent wreath with three candles lit for the third week of advent in a dark room with copy space Rejoice: How to Embrace Joy This Advent Embracing Joy: Preparing for Christmas “That night, shepherds were staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep....

Becoming a Man of Peace: The Second Sunday of Advent

by John Thurman | December 6, 2024 | Christmas Hope, Christmas Stress, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Becoming a Man of Peace: The Second Sunday of Advent The Second Sunday of Advent: Embracing Peacemaking as a Man of God Advent is when we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus. It's a chance to think about what His arrival means and the wonderful gifts He...

Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent

by John Thurman | December 2, 2024 | Christmas, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 2 Comments

Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent. The Candle of Hope. Embracing Hope: The First Step of the Advent The First Sunday of Advent: Lighting the Candle of Hope As we poured our morning coffee, my wife and I lit the first candle on our advent wreath. We read a...

9 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Thanksgiving

by John Thurman | November 19, 2024 | Gratitude, Resilient Living, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Stress | 1 Comment

9 Ways Gratitude Can Transform Your Thanksgiving! by John Thurman, M.DIv., M.A. As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally filled with warmth, family, and reflection, it's the perfect opportunity to harness the incredible power of gratitude. By intentionally...

Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! Part 3

by John Thurman | October 30, 2024 | Christian Marriage, lower marriage stress, Marital Intimacy, Marriage, Marriage Enrichment, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

By: John Thurman, M.Div. M.A., LCMHC Welcome to Revitalize Your Marriage Pt 3! Excellent work making it this far! In this final segment, we will debunk the last three myths that might still hang around the kitchen table. We'll tackle the myth that great relationships...

Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! Part 2

by John Thurman | October 30, 2024 | Christian Marriage, Marriage, Marriage Enrichment, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages | 0 Comments

Revitalize Your Marriage Thanks for continuing as we learn to Revitalize Your Marriage. Today, we will dive into Part Two of this three-part series and attempt to remove the mystery of these myths that can sometimes trip up even the most solid relationships. We can...

Marriage Makeover: Six Exciting Ways to Energize Your Marriage.

by John Thurman | October 29, 2024 | Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

What's Your Relationship Status? Need a Makeover? What would you say if you had to sum up your relationship briefly? "Less-than-stellar"? "Hot mess alert"? If so, don't panic! I've got some wallet-friendly tips that'll help you strengthen that love connection. As you...

Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! Part 1

by John Thurman | October 21, 2024 | Marriage, Marriage Enrichment, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages | 0 Comments

Revitalize Your Marriage: 9 Myths You Need to Debunk Now! By: John Thurman M.DIv., M.A., LCMHC How's your marriage today? Is it sizzling hot, lukewarm enough to brew iced coffee, or so cold you need a space heater to survive? Today, I will help you make your marriage...

How to Forge a More Resilient Faith

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

How to Forge a More Resilient Faith by John Thurman, M.Div., M.A. LCMHC Do you ever struggle with your faith? I have, and after you read How to Forge a Resilient Faith, you will have additional tools in your faith toolbox. The need for a resilient faith has never been...

Five Hot Tips to Keep Love Alive!

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages

By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 NLT Do you want a resilient, enduring marriage? In today's article, I will reveal five hot tips for keeping love alive! Five Hot Tips to...

How to Make a Family Disaster Plan

Disaster Mental Health, Disaster Preparedness, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

(c) 2016 John Thurman - Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico Do You Have a Family Disaster Plan? It has been heart-wrenching to see the horrible destruction caused by the past two hurricanes. In the late 1970s, I lived in East Tennessee for my last two years of undergraduate...

See Your Relationship Problems in a New Light!

Marriage Enrichment, Marriage Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages

See Your Relationship Problems in a New Light! By John Thurman “The optimist sees the donut; the pessimist sees the hole.” Oscar Wilde Sixty-nine percent of Your Problems are Unsolvable! "Sixty-nine percent of your relationships are unsolvable! When I stumbled upon...

Learn How to Transform Your Night Into Restful Sleep

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Sleep, Self-Care, Sleep Hygiene

By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Transform Your Night Into Restful Sleep Are you tired of struggling to fall asleep? In the next few minutes, you will learn how to transform your nights into restful sleep! Well, say goodbye to counting sheep! Introducing the...

Rest Easier: One Way to a Biblical Sleep Solution

Bible and insomnia, Insomnia, Resilient Sleep, Rest, Sleep Hygiene

Rest Easier: One Way to a Biblical Sleep Solution By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Many U.S. Adults Need More Sleep! For the first time in Gallup polling since 2001, 57% of U.S. adults desire more sleep, while 42% feel they get as much sleep as needed. This number...

Five Ways to Minister to Young Adults Struggling with Anxiety

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

Are you wanting to increase your outreach to young adults? Current research reveals some of the key needs of this people group for more information take a few moments and look into five ways to minister to young adults. roughly twice the amount of anxiety and stress...

Illuminate Your Christmas with Faith and Joy

Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Holiday Stress, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

Photo credit: John Thurman (c) 2023 Jesus, the Light of the World Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the Light of the World; he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life. JOHN 8:12 NLT Christmas is just around the...

Be Prepared! A Quick Guide for Disaster Preparedness.

Disaster Preparedness, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

Preparing Your Family for Disaster: A Guide to Safety and Peace of Mind By John Thurman A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the...

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John Thurman M.Div., M.A. CMHC

John is a dedicated Counselor, Author, and Speaker who embraces a faith-friendly and practical approach. By blending Positive Psychology with the timeless wisdom of Scripture, he empowers you to achieve your goals. Specializing in Men’s Issues, Anxiety, Depression, and Couples, John is here to guide you on your journey to personal growth and fulfillment.

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