This is the second article of a two-part series. Part 1 shared why it is highly possible we will not know who our next president is for many weeks after election day and thus might go through an explosive, contentious time. That article encouraged pastors, leaders and individuals to help set the expectations of their […]
The Emerge Stronger Series: Kindness Wins
This is Part 2 of a series that looks at the research-based solutions to navigating this trying time in our lives and marriages—and emerging stronger. Read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 here. Feel free to share this with those who might benefit! How do we come through this season with our […]
Raising the Curve on Kindness—It’s the Perfect Time
While we’re all working to “flatten the curve” on COVID-19, I want to challenge all of us to “raise the curve” on kindness! We are starting a major 30-Day Kindness Challenge initiative on Friday March 20, 2020; please join us in doing it for one or more important people in your life! (See below for […]
Two Steps to Positively Handle Adult Bullying
Back in graduate school, I clashed repeatedly with one of my classmates, a guy with very strong opinions and a personality to match. Not being a wilting lily myself, it was easy for me to go to Mach 2 when he would say (in front of the whole class), in a condescending tone, “Shaunti, if […]
6 Ways Sarcasm is Hurting Your Relationships
The movie Lily’s husband had picked out for them to watch made her hoot with laughter—for all the wrong reasons. She jokingly critiqued the bad script, the bad acting, and the lame special effects throughout. “Well that was a real five-star selection!” she smirked as they cut off the ending credits. Nick shrugged sheepishly and […]
