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10 Ways You Can Develop a Growth Mindset

by John Thurman | March 26, 2025 | Mindset, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Understanding Mindset for Spiritual Growth. By John Thurman Mindset Defined Mindset refers to the beliefs and attitudes that shape our thoughts, perceptions, and responses to the world around us. Our mindset significantly affects our behavior, decision-making, and...

How to Transform Trauma and Trials to Triumph

by John Thurman | March 9, 2025 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Rewiring Your Brain for Growth Pt # 2 Transform Troubles and Trauma into Triumph: Harness Faith and Experience Growth By John H. Thurman Jr., M.Div., M.A., LCMHC Life can be full of challenges that test our faith in God and one another. Furthermore, these challenges,...

How to Unlock Your Mind: Five Brain Basics

by John Thurman | March 2, 2025 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living | 0 Comments

Rewiring Your Brain for Growth Pt #1 By John Thurman NOTE: This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, Enduring Faith: How to Stand Strong in the Storms of Life (working title) Build a Growth Mindset by Understanding Five Mind Basics Did you know that what you think can...

Marriage Makeover: Six Exciting Ways to Energize Your Marriage.

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LCMHC

As an Author, Licensed Mental Health Professional, and Work-Life Coach, I guide individuals to turn challenges into growth opportunities. By integrating faith-based principles from positive psychology, resilience research, and Scripture, I empower people to build resilience and embrace a more fulfilling life.

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