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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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David and Jan Stoop

Dr. David Stoop (deceased) was a licensed psychologist and family counselor who worked  to strengthen marriages and families for more than 35 years. He was also an ordained minister, an adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary and a co-host for the nationally syndicated radio and TV program New Life Live. David’s wife, Dr. Jan Stoop, is a counselor, author and seminar speaker. They have authored several books together including Smart Love and The Complete Parenting Book. The couple have three sons and six grandchildren.

Dr. Stoop passed away on March 10, 2021. He and Jan were married for 63 years.

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How Do We Pray Together?

How do you pray together as a couple? Try the following seven ideas for praying together and increasing spiritual intimacy in your marriage.

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Understanding Your Spouse’s Emotions (Part 2 of 2)

Drs. David and Jan Stoop discuss the concept of emotional intelligence – the ability to understand your emotions, as well as your spouse’s. The Stoops explain how bettering that understanding can help you improve and strengthen your marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

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Understanding Your Spouse’s Emotions (Part 1 of 2)

Drs. David and Jan Stoop discuss the concept of emotional intelligence – the ability to understand your emotions, as well as your spouse’s. The Stoops explain how bettering that understanding can help you improve and strengthen your marriage. (Part 1 of 2)

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Understanding Your Feelings to Stay Connected In Your Marriage

We can improve our ability to control our emotions. The skills we develop can make us more aware of what we are feeling, which can help us break the cycles in the way we interact with our spouse.

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Beginning to Pray Together

These eight suggestions will help you begin to pray together as a couple and deepen your spiritual intimacy.