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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...

4 Proven Ways to Enrich Your Marriage

Resilient Faith Based Living, Resilient Living

Marriage is meant to keep people together, not just when things are good but mainly when not. That's why we take marriage vows, not wishes.John Thurman We celebrate forty-nine years of marriage this month. In that time, we have had multiple experiences with all...

2 Secrets of Success Discovered in Ancient Writings!

Overcome Fear, Overcoming Fear, Secrets to Success, Self-improvement, Success, Success in Business, Success in Ministry

You don't luck into things as much as you'd like to think you do. So you build step by step, whether it's friendships or opportunities. Secrets ~Barbara Bush "The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor.” Proverbs 12:24,...

How to Restrain the Fear of Success

Fear of Success, Freedom from fear, Resilient Leadership, Success in Business, Success in Ministry, Work Life Balance

To kill fear, you must identify it, call it by its name, and cut off its fuel source. John Thurman Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is known for his folksy, family-friendly humor. One of his most viewed and vintage routines is the “You might be a Redneck if series." With...

Defeat the Fear of Failure with These 10 Steps

Bible verses on Fear, Fear of Failure, Overcome Fear, Resilience, Resilient Leadership, The Bible and Fear

Being afraid is normal. Staying afraid will limit your life! How do you face the fear of failure? Do you cower or conquer? The only way that you can overcome the fear of failure is to lean into it. An important part of strengthening you resilience is to be able to...

How To Destroy Your 3 Most Formidable Fears!

Decision Making, Fear of Criticism, Fear of Failure, Freedom from fear, Overcoming Fear, Resilience, The Bible and Fear, The No Fear Entrepreneur., Work Life Balance, WorkLife

Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.Les Brown I am excited because today I am going to show you how to destroy your 3 most formidable fears that you and I face. As we look at how to destroy your 3 formidable fears, you will...

How to Jumpstart 2021 with One Word, Optimism

Active Optimism, New Year's Resolutions, Optimism, Optimism and Resilience, Resilience

I am glad that 2020 is done! And with the events in Washington, D.C on January 6th, a part of me wants to cancel my 7-day free trial. But, I will not do that. After all you and I are resilient, aren't we? Today, I want to show you hoe to jumpstart 2021 with one word,...

How to Have Hope This Crazy 2020 Christmas

Christmas, Christmas Story, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Faith and Hope, Resilience

Faith expands in tough times. With all that has gone on this year, I wanted to show you how to have hope this Crazy 2020 Christmas! Are you ready for Christmas? I am! Am while I am not Buddy the Elf, the Christmas season has always been a time of celebration for our...

How to Overcome the Fear of Pandemic Fatigue

Bible Verses on Stress, Faith and Hope, Resilience, Resilient Leadership

"Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Matt. 6:27). There is a very real danger of you and I experiencing "Pandemic Fatigue," if we fail to take care of ourselves. In this article I will show you how to overcome the fear of pandemic fatigue This...

5 Ways to Use Gratitude as a Powerful Stress Buster

Gratitude, Holiday Stress, Resilience, Stress, Stress Management

"Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” C.K.Chesterson “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is Good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1 Are you sick and tired of the tediousness of the COVID restrictions? Are you feeling worn down being a teleworker...

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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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