Dr. David Stoop clearly shows readers the way to lasting change through the renewing of their minds; allowing them to move from fear to love; from resentment to gratitude; from lust to purity; from loneliness to connection; from idolatry to contentment; and from mistrust to trust.

Did you know most of our patterns of behavior are set by the time we are six years old? No wonder it's so hard to change! Dr. David Stoop shows readers that the true way to lasting change is in the renewing of our minds; which we accomplish when we faithfully read God's Word and meditate on it daily. He clearly shows how to move from fear to love; from resentment to gratitude; from lust to purity; from loneliness to connection; from idolatry to contentment; and from mistrust to trust. Anyone eager to find change that lasts will welcome this practical and encouraging message. Dr. David Stoop is the founder and director of the Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach; California. He is the author of many books; including Forgiving What You'll Never Forget and You Are What You Think; as well as SMART Love with his wife; Jan. He leads worldwide seminars and retreats on topics such as marital relationships; parenting; men's issues; fathering; and forgiveness. David and Jan have three sons and six grandchildren. Learn more at www.DrStoop.com.

Licensed clinical psychologists and therapists introduce SMART-love, a groundbreaking concept that applies the principles of Emotional Intelligence to marriage, enabling couples to build a stronger and deeper relationship.

The principles of emotional intelligence have long been applied to the business world with remarkable results. But what would happen if they were applied to that most important of relationships--marriage?

SMART Love is a system for understanding emotions--both your own and your spouse's--managing those emotions, and walking hand in hand through those situations when emotions run high. Drs. David and Jan Stoop break the book into five sections:

· Self-awareness of your emotions

· Managing your emotions

· Accountability to yourself, your spouse, and others

· Reading the other person's emotions

· Together in the land of emotions

A SMART Love inventory helps readers see where they are strong and where they need improvement, and each section includes action steps couples can take to implement what they've learned. Perfect for couples' counseling, small groups, and anyone who wants to connect with their spouse more deeply.

Growing older is inevitable and, as we often say, it beats the alternative. But just because we age does not mean we must give in to a slow deterioration of our bodies, minds, social circles, and interests. It doesn't mean we need to give up on our dreams, goals, or aspirations. In fact, as people live longer and healthier into old age, we need to decide what we want to do with all the extra years we've been given! In Living Strong, Finishing Well, Dr. David Stoop draws upon his more than 80 years on the planet and his decades of counseling, speaking, and writing to show you how to live every moment to its fullest until you're finally called home. He shows you how to be yourself, continue the search for meaning, stay humble, build on your friendships, develop resilience, stay teachable, and more as you learn to accept the gifts that come with growing older and wiser in a world that needs what you have to give.

Did you know most of our patterns of behavior are set by the time we are six years old? No wonder it's so hard to change Even when we're committed to making a change in life, it's always an uphill battle. But there is a secret to lasting change that God gave us long before modern neuroscience and self-help gurus were the norm.
"Rethink How You Think "is for anyone who has been frustrated by an inability to change habits, overcome fears, or keep up new healthy patterns of living and thinking. Dr. David Stoop shows readers that the true way to lasting change is in the renewing of our minds, which we accomplish when we faithfully read God's Word and meditate on it daily. He clearly shows how to move from fear to love, from resentment to gratitude, from lust to purity, from loneliness to connection, from idolatry to contentment, and from mistrust to trust. Anyone eager to find change that lasts will welcome this practical and encouraging message.