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Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become one of the supporters needed by 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Give by August 31 to continue critical family ministry!

God's work never stops. Will you help?

Urgent Need: During the summer months, giving typically slows as the focus turns to time off and vacations. But family ministry doesn’t stop! We need your help to continue standing strong for life, marriage, and family. Will you become 1 of the supporters needed before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?

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God's work never stops. Will you help?

Give by August 31 to continue critical family ministry!

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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 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.