Staying Power

Too often, when a life crisis hits, a marriage suffers--even a healthy one--and all the personality profiles and couples' therapy in the world won't keep your marriage from experiencing the tough stuff. So how do you and your spouse face the stresses put on your marriage and not only stay together but come out on the other side even more loving and committed?InStaying Power, two longtime couples offer insights, skills, and clear direction so that you can respond to trials in a way that strengthens rather than weakens your marriage. They show you how to- handle anger creatively, forgive freely, and persevere together- nurture one another in powerful ways- learn new techniques for connecting both verbally and nonverbally in the midst of crisis- and much moreDon't let financial trouble, infertility, health challenges, parenting cares, addiction of a loved one, or heartbreaking loss destroy your marriage. Instead, learn how through your strong relationship you can overcome all of life's curveballs--together.From the Back CoverWill the next crisis your marriage faces be its final hour--or its finest hour?A child struggling with addiction. An aging parent who suffers a stroke. The loss of a job. The death of a loved one. A debilitating illness in your immediate family.In times like those, you and your spouse need each other more than ever--and yet those are precisely the times that too many couples find themselves driven apart, unable to communicate. Choose instead to strengthen your marriage even when your world starts to crumble.Staying Power, written by two longtime couples who have faced numerous crises themselves, can help you learn to- handle anger creatively, forgive freely, and persevere together- nurture one another in powerful ways- use new techniques for connecting both verbally and nonverbally in the midst of crises- and much moreEven if they hit at your moment of greatest vulnerability, the crises that have destroyed so many marriages don't have to destroy yours. "For any couple going through life's most difficult trials, this is the read you need right now. You won't find wiser, more compassionate friends than Carol, Gene, Cindy, and Dave. Their sound, biblical direction will help you and your marriage partner press through the hard times and emerge stronger than ever."--Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author ofBad Girls of the BibleCarol and Gene Kent are the founders of Speak Up Ministries.Cindy and David Lambert have been influencing the Christian publishing world for decades, both as editors and as authors.About the AuthorCarol and Gene Kent are the founders of Speak Up Ministries, which includes Speak Up Speaker Services, a Christian speakers' bureau; Speak Up Conferences, equipping the next generation of speakers and writers; and Speak Up for Hope, a nonprofit organization that benefits inmates and their families. Carol has authored more than 20 books, and Gene serves as chief operating officer of their ministries. They are both fans of tracking down the best cup of coffee in every city they visit and their favorite activity is watching sunsets together.Cindy and David Lambert have been influencing the Christian publishing world for decades, both as editors and as authors, having authored more than 20 books between them. They have six children and nine grandchildren and love to launch their kayaks together from the dock in front of their log cabin in Michigan.Cindy Lambert is an author, collaborative writer, and speaker as well as an executive editor for Baker Publishing Group. For nearly two decades she owned an award-winning bookstore before expanding into leadership roles in distribution and editorial with such companies as Ingram, Simon & Schuster, and Zondervan, where she served as vice president and associate publisher. She and her husband, Dave, have six children and ten grandchildren and live in Michigan.