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Life Over Coffee Devotions
Mable’s church is a solid, God-loving, conservative community with authentic relationships and a deep affection for Christ. However, Biff found the experience deeply uncomfortable. During the worship service, he was unsettled by the congregants lifting their hands in praise. Before the sermon, the pastor invited the congregation to gather in small groups for prayer, making it clear that their participation was optional.
When it was Biff’s turn to pray, he felt humiliated, angry, and judged by the strangers in his group. The experience left him feeling alienated rather than welcomed by them, which heightened his resistance to ever going back. Now, Mable faces a challenging situation.
She wants to honor God in her marriage but doesn’t know how to navigate Biff’s reaction. Additionally, the pastor, noticing Biff’s discomfort, asked Mable about her husband’s response to the service, leaving her unsure how to proceed in helping Biff without driving him further away.
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).