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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.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Joe and Cindi Ferrini

Joe and Cindi Ferrini married in 1979 and are members of FamilyLife’s National Speaker Team. Joe has practiced general dentistry for 31 years; Cindi founded Creative Management Fundamentals and has written several publications. Together they authored Unexpected Journey – When Special Needs Change Our Course. They have lived their unexpected journey in the Cleveland, OH area along with their three children.

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A Wife and Mother’s Role

It often falls on the wife and mother to discern how to best support and nurture relationships within the family.

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Navigating Special Needs Care in Marriage

For a marriage to succeed, the couple must recognize that they are a team. It’s what a good marriage is all about — especially as it relates to raising and taking care of individuals with special needs.

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Following the Lord’s Plan

The long haul is a day-to-day, moment-by-moment journey with each other and God.

Romance and Intimacy

A couple’s level of oneness is usually evident in their level of companionship, commitment and passion for each other.

Special Needs and Marriage

Building oneness in marriage is crucial when caring for others.

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Conquering Communication

In our lack of preparedness, communication can be frustrating and often leads to a lack of unity in the marriage.