Negative, critical, and suspicious people do not rest in the practical and active goodness of God on their behalf. Cynicism is not a hopeful spirit that trusts the LORD. The Bible has a cure for the Christian Cynic.

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Shows Main Idea – What are some helpful ideas when counseling couples together? I'm not looking for content like how to counsel anger or unforgiveness, but I'd like to know some of the methods you use or think about when you meet with couples. This podcast gives you ten great ideas.

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Lucia (my wife) was diagnosed with breast cancer on 11.01.16. This is an update about the process the LORD has us in. You can also find fuller updates on our family blog here rickandlucia.com

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Perfectionism is a fear-motivated response from a person not comfortable with who she is. She realizes something is wrong with her. She senses an “internal awkwardness.” She is not comfortable in her skin. Rather than fleeing to God to fix what is wrong, her solution is a “do it yourself” attitude.

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The New Testament gives three broad categories to help think about and work through sin and temptation. The resolution to debilitating short-term and life-long habits do not always happen the same way.

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When your spouse sins, who pays for it? Do you make her pay for what she did wrong or do you take her to Jesus and show her how His death is enough punishment to remove her transgressions?

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The most important question to ask when looking for a local church is about the Gospel. There is nothing more important in any local church than the Gospel. While many things matter, nothing matters more.

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Silo Christianity is when believers draw lines that separate themselves from those in the culture who need the Gospel. Their primary methods of talking to those on the other side of the fence are criticism and condemnation.

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Each year in the states we have Black Friday. It is the unofficial kickoff of the Christmas season. If you're planning to camp out for a good deal, I recommend thinking like a Boy Scout: Be Prepared. Here are eight practical things to know for a night on the sidewalk.

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It is easy for a person to confuse their various roles. A wife is a daughter, possibly a sibling, a wife, parent, sister in Christ, coworker, employee, etc. A narrow or wrong view of her roles can limit all God has for her. One of the misguided roles that some women accept (or resign to) is that of the doormat wife. Some husbands perpetuate this role, which creates a horrific context for abuse.

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