Every wife is equal to her husband, even though there is a call on her life to submit to him. These are not opposing truths but a biblically common sense perspective on marriage. Hierarchy and equality do not compete but expand the possibilities for how a couple can meet their extraordinary potential, releasing the wife to practically come alongside her husband in a disciple-making capacity so he can be the best possible leader in their union.

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Practical Thoughts on Leading Your Husband

Shows Main Idea – There are five universal reactions to our mistakes. Four of them are wrong, and one is correct. As you think about what you do wrong, what is your most common response after making a mistake? Let’s say you sin against someone, and they confront you about what you did. Which one of these common responses do you typically use? Understanding our tendencies is the first step in changing. If your most common response is one of the four, I trust the next few minutes will be life-changing for you.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-46-four-mistakes-people-make-feel-better/

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Ep. 468 Typical Mistakes People Make to Feel Better

Believers in Allah often repent as an act of worship, as they recognize that they can fall into sin. Repentance is a sign of humility and allows people to ask for Allah's forgiveness and receive His mercy and protection. Allah is All-Forgiving, Merciful, and Compassionate, and through repentance, people can make amends for their mistakes and strive to not repeat them. This is key to achieving Allah's good pleasure and the relief of the heart. Allah is ever-forgiving and merciful to those who repent and turn to Him.

Repentance is a powerful tool for personal growth and spiritual maturity, as it allows a person to understand their mistakes and weaknesses, and to replace wrong attitudes with those in line with the Qur’an. Satan often tempts people into believing that it is impossible to be forgiven, but Allah's infinite mercy and acceptance of repentance prove otherwise. Therefore, Allah is the ultimate source of hope and guidance for those seeking to make changes in their lives.

Repentance Gives Relief To Heart

In our culture today, the phrase “I’m sorry” has become our first response when we sin against each other. The term has nearly wholly replaced biblical forgiveness. It is a passive statement that does not require the offender and offended to engage in meaningful, biblical transactional forgiveness. Perhaps “I’m sorry” is a good start in relational reconciliation, but the phrase will never complete the needed task when sin is in play and grace is available. Transactional forgiveness is the antidote that neutralizes and obliterates the sin, setting the stage for those in the transgressive dust-up to reconcile with each other.

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Don't Apologize. Don't Say, "I'm Sorry."

Shows Main Idea – Forgiveness is a multifaceted God-centered opportunity for two people to reconcile after there is a transgression. It's not always straightforward because of the complexity of sin and some relationship complications. Each person must work hard to understand biblical forgiveness and do all they can to reconcile when sin divides two people. In this talk, I will walk through many aspects of forgiveness, making practical applications in various situations.

Show Notes: https://lifeovercoffee.com/podcast/ep-477-breaking-down-forgiveness-practically-speaking/

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Ep. 477 Breaking Down Forgiveness, Practically Speaking

Have you ever granted forgiveness to someone who hurt you? Did you mean it? Did you really mean it? Or did you say, “I forgive you,” because it is the Christian thing to do? I’m not asking this question with a cynical eye. I’m asking because I know from personal experience there are times we can mouth the words “I forgive you,” but the heart can be far from genuine. We can succumb to Christian speak to smooth over the situation, but our internal logic says we have more heart work to do to be right with God and the person we supposedly forgave.

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Pre-forgiveness Is Essential Before You Can Genuinely Forgive

Forgiveness is only one aspect of the change process. It does not imply a complete change when discussing repentance because there are several links in the repentance chain. However, forgiveness is a vital mile marker that leads to complete repentance, making this link non-negotiable if we do not do it well. We cannot experience reconciliation and restoration—the subsequent steps in the order of repentance, if we don’t biblically forgive.

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What If I Forgive Someone But They Never Change?

When a person does not trust God, there are three primary reasons. I call these our faith-killers. We cannot trust God if we are angry with Him. We cannot trust God if we are afraid of Him. We cannot trust God if we do not know Him well. Mable had a hard time trusting God, which positioned her to succumb to a self-reliant worldview and practice. If we’re not going to trust the Lord, we must trust ourselves, making us self-sufficient. I wanted Mable to see these things, so I dismantled each faith-killer during our next counseling sessions.

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Chapter Six Our Common Faith-killers

During the six months, I worked with Mable, I began reorienting her life toward a God-centered way of thinking and living. The process was not easy, and there were a few setbacks. Perseverance was vital, as well as her humility. God does provide His empowering favor to the humble. Though Mable did struggle with rebuilding her theological foundation, identifying her faulty worship structure, and applying the gospel practically, she stayed the course, appropriated God’s grace, and experienced Divine favor. I asked her to process and implement the following assignments, projects, and initiatives. Some of these items she could start immediately, while others would take practice to create the necessary disciplines to mature in sanctification. Finally, I gave her a few thoughts as she cooperated with God to restore her husband, Biff.

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Chapter Nine Homework for a Cold Marriage

“How can I change?” is one of the more common questions asked when people think through the challenges and responsibilities of becoming a better believer. Changing, improving, and maturing is at the heart of the gospel: Christ came to seek and save the lost, giving us an alien righteousness, creating the possibility of becoming like Him. While biblical responses to the how can I change question vary, sometimes what folks say are off the mark. For example, let go and let God minimizes personal responsibility. Look out for number one sabotages loving God and others most of all. Let your conscience be your guide does not consider the malleable inner voice. Christians can do better because we have a surer Word. Thus, the question remains, how do you change?

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Five Things You Need to Know to Change Your Life

Is there someone you refuse to talk with because of some issue in the past?

Seeking Him

Third Street

Change?

An unstoppable transformation, as the risen Lord calls his people to:

	repentance and faith 

	devotion to his word

	glad and sincere community

	sacrificial partnership

	awe-filled prayer and praise

Be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah

The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus

The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus #3 - An Unstoppable Transformation (Acts 2:36-47)

A memorable encounter?

A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26)

	has his sins forgiven

		and goes leaping away

A wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32)

	leaves everything

		and throws a banquet

A notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50)

	is forgiven much

		and pours out her lavish love

Who is this!?

Meet Jesus

Meet Jesus #3 - Meet the Friend of Sinners (Luke 5:17-32; 7:36-50 )

رَبَّنَا ٱغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِىٓ أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَٰفِرِينَ
Rabbanagh fir lanaa zunoobanaa wa israafanaa feee amrinaa wa sabbit aqdaamanaa wansurnaa ‘alal qawmil kaafireen
“Our Lord, forgive us our sins and the excess [committed] in our affairs and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people.”
Quran 3:147

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Dua For Repentance, Victory And Resiliency

Dr. Grace English joins me again to discuss the mindset of getting real to heal. She is a speaker and the director of the Deep in the Heart Conference, which is held in Texas every spring. 

Didn’t catch her story interview in episode 98? She refers to it several times, so I would encourage you to listen to it before you listen to this episode.

When she found herself getting extremely anger with her two-year-old daughter, Grace began to realize she’d stuffed her pain. She shared, “Not until I really got real and had true confession and repentance over my sin of abortion and acknowledging the humanity of my baby did God free me from that guilt and shame.”
Grace knows getting real to heal is hard, but she believes it’s the way for God to heal your heart.

Notable quotes from this episode with Grace English:
•	“I think we have many idols in our life. He’s a jealous God, and He doesn’t want to be put second on the back burner. When we think other things in life are more important than Him, then that’s when we get into trouble.”
•	“I have had to just get really real with the Lord. God, this really sucks. And He’s like, ‘I know it does, but I’m writing your story and there is going to be purpose from this whole journey.”
•	“The Lord can’t use that pain and that loss to minister and speak to you unless it rises up to the surface.”

Scripture references: 
•	Luke 4:18-19
•	Romans 8:1
•	Galatians 5:22-23
•	Nehemiah 8:10
•	John 13:7
•	Philippians 4:7

Connect with Grace English:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grace.s.english
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracecenglish
About Deep in the Heart: https://deepintheheartministries.com

99: Get Real to Heal: a mindset interview with Grace English

Why did Jesus tell this story?

Leaving dad, and where it ended up.

Coming to his senses.

Dad's reaction.

The elder son's reaction and dad's response.

Ourselves?

Other Sermons

Other Sermons #38 - Lost and Found (Luke 15:11-32)

This blog post serves as an introductory guide to exploring the profound realm of the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. It highlights the significance of these twelve concise yet impactful books, offering insights into their timeless wisdom, divine revelation, and relevance across centuries. The post delves into the unique charm and significance of the Minor Prophets, their themes, and their historical contexts, providing a comprehensive overview of their collective messages.

You Are the Center

Podcast: SamSword - The Forum: Intro To Minor Prophets

Morality of the Qur'an and Signs leading to faith. Audio version of Harun Yahya's (Adnan Oktar) books and articles. Explain faith-related issues in light of Qur'anic verses, and invite listeners to learn Allah's words and to live by them.

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).

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