John Thurman's Resilient Solutions Shortcast
Are you looking for faith-friendly insights on how to manage stress, anxiety, or depression? Maybe you are searching for ways to improve your relationships or just looking for ways to become more effective in your day-to-day living. John Thurman's Resilient Solutions Shortcast may be what you are looking for. With an average running time of 10-12 minutes, John combines his skills as a senior-level clinician, Work-Life Consultant, and ordained minister. The information in Resilient Solutions can improve your personal life, enhance your relationships, and enrich your business endeavors. CONTACT JOHN. Email: john@covertmercy.com. Website:www.johnthurman.net
John Thurman's Resilient Solutions Shortcast
How to Grow as a Man of Faith Pt #2
There are three final stages in How to Grow as a Man of Faith Pt 2: the Lover Stage, the King Stage, and the Sage Stage.
The Lover Stage
The lover needs the warrior to act decisively and restrain his passions.
The lover stage (the 20s to 30s) is the awakening of the heart. This could manifest as a love of poetry, nature, music…and eventually romance.
This is the stage in which men learn how to love themselves by loving others. It can also deepen your awareness of how you are created in God’s image.
There are two extremes of lovers we need to look at before we move on.
The addicted lover becomes consumed by short-term pleasure at almost any cost. This person is a collector of experiences, women, and toys. The addicted lover resists structure and pursues pleasure.
The impotent lover lives in a muted world. His world may be void of color and flavor.
The King Stage
In the king stage (age 40-60), the man is mature, centered, and decisive. He lives with integrity and purpose. He protects his realm and serves his community.
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