How to handle difficult people

We all have encounters with difficult people who leave us rattled and shaken.

Leslie Vernick on October 12, 2017

How to forgive and why it’s good for you

Forgiveness is a decision, not a feeling. It’s a choice we make. You must decide to work toward forgiving those who have hurt you or sinned against you.

Leslie Vernick on February 17, 2017

5 steps to effective listening

Most people in a conversation aren't listening. To have successful, loving relationships, we must learn some essential steps to effective listening.

Leslie Vernick on July 26, 2016

4 lies about anger

Anger is a normal part of being a human being, but it can be a dangerous emotion and has the potential to wreck our relationships and lives.

Leslie Vernick on June 22, 2016

Talking to yourself

You may not realize it, but we all talk to ourselves. We must pay attention to the way that we talk to ourselves, because we don't usually tell the truth.

Leslie Vernick on June 15, 2016

Do you invite truth-tellers into your life?

We need God but we also need one another. Today, invite someone you know to be a truth teller in your life.

Leslie Vernick on June 6, 2016

Depression prevention

Familiar feelings of dread and despair wrapped themselves around my heart like a wet wool blanket.  Tears flowed too often and at inappropriate times.  Exhausted, I felt tempted to give up.  I wasn’t suicidal; I just didn’t desire to live.  There was no joy.  I knew what was wrong, and I knew why.  And I also knew if I didn’t take some…

Leslie Vernick on September 21, 2015

When there seems to be no solution to a conflict

There are times when you do all you can--yet there seems to be no resolution to a conflict.

Leslie Vernick on July 8, 2015

9 common tactics of manipulators

Ask yourself the question: Are you an easy prey for manipulators? Why or why not?

Leslie Vernick on June 10, 2015

Do I love myself enough – or too much?

There's a balance between narcissism and self-loathing. Here's how to keep yourself in check.

Leslie Vernick on February 12, 2015