John's Blog

Christmas isn’t always what we hoped it would be. Through personal memories, grief, and the promise of Immanuel, discover how God’s presence brings hope even when the holidays feel different.

You’ve guarded the gate, considered your choices, and prayed for wisdom. But resilient faith requires more than good intentions. Sometimes the next faithful step is simply to move forward, trusting God along the way.

Training Your Response Before the Pressure Comes Years ago, I learned a timeless...

In the first part of Guarding Your Gate, we talked about paying attention to what...

 Have you ever said something and almost immediately wished you could pull the...

Introduction: Resilient Faith in the Midst of Loss.   A little over a year...

By: John Thurman, M.Div., M.A., LPCC   The Storm Is Coming. Will Your Faith Be...

Anchored in the Word — The Scriptures as Your SOP By:  John Thurman M.Div., M.A.,...

You Are the Officer in Charge: Escaping the Victim Mentality and Owning Your Story...