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Life Over Coffee Devotions
After some reflection, Mable admitted that her twenty-two-year marriage to Biff was marked by dishonor, a lack of respect, and anger issues. These patterns had been present since the early years of her relationship with Biff, and now their family was dealing with the fallout through their daughter’s rebellious behavior.
There is a strong and practical correlation between how married couples interact with each other and how their children learn to relate to others. While not every teenage problem is directly caused by parents, the family dynamic often plays a foundational role in shaping a child’s attitudes and responses. Mable and Biff’s struggles have more than likely influenced their child’s current rebellious behavior, making it essential for the parents to evaluate and address their relational dynamics.
The challenge in this situation is to help Mable and Biff recognize their influence on their daughter without enabling the child to view herself solely as a victim of their poor modeling.
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).