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Life Over Coffee Devotions
Though they attend church together, their involvement is superficial, with no one close enough to speak into their lives or hold them accountable. At home, conversations often devolve into arguments unless they watch a movie to distract themselves, keeping them from conflict.
Biff insists that he wants to be with Mable but values the marriage primarily for practical reasons. He appreciates her household contributions, financial support, and physical intimacy. When pressed, he sheepishly admits that her departure would mean losing these conveniences.
Mable says she is trapped in a lifeless marriage. Without biblical grounds for divorce, she believes there is no escape and resents being in a relationship with a man she views as unmotivated to change. Her frustration increases as she wrestles with the tension between honoring her covenant and enduring a relationship devoid of hope or meaningful connection.
Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.
In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).