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How to Expand Your Resilience in 2025

by John Thurman | January 16, 2025 | Resilience, Resilient Faith-Based Living | 0 Comments

By: John Thurman In 2006, I published my first piece on resilience, "Bounce Back! The Secrets of Resilience in Your Marriage." Even as I penned those words nearly twenty years ago, resilience was already evolving, a process that continues today. This evolution is a...

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,...

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...

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

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

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!

by John Thurman | October 17, 2024 | Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages | 0 Comments

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...

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...

Do You Know the 3 C’s of Grit?

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

Do You Know the 3 C's of Grit? By John Thurman M.Div., M.A. Why do some people succeed in starting a new business, ministry opportunity, or creative enterprise, and others fail? I believe it is because they do not know the 3 C’s of Grit! “Our potential is one...

Understanding the Power of Focus in Your Life

Focus, Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living

“I don't focus on what I'm up against. I focus on my goals, and I try to ignore the rest.” Venus Williams Mission and Purpose Do you ever feel like you wasted your day? You may have started with the intention of knocking out two or three goals, getting that morning...

Five Proven Ways to Improve Your Relationship!

Resilient Faith-Based Living, Resilient Living, Resilient Marriages

By John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC Love each other with genuine affection and delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 NLT Marriage and serious relationships are some of the most challenging endeavors any two humans can engage in. When a couple begins their...

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

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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