Should My Church Change Its Practice On Alcohol?
Secondary preferences at times can move to primary prominence in some peoples’ minds. When this happens, division comes and strong opinions prevail. One of the… Read more »
Rick Thomas leads a training network for Christians to assist them in becoming more effective soul care providers. RickThomas.Net reaches people around the world through consulting, training, podcasting, writing, counseling, and speaking. In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology, and in 1991 he received a BS in Education. In 1993 he was ordained into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, CA. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
How to Find Comfort Knowing You Can’t Change People
The unchanging person is the loving caregiver’s greatest struggle. You love them and want to help them. You pour out your heart for them. But… Read more »
What Is the Cyber Effect and What You Can Do About It
Technology can be redemptive instruments in the hands of individuals who want to do good and know how to accomplish those positive purposes. Conversely, technology… Read more »
When You Worry About Your Sin, You Hinder the Gospel
The time it takes you to ask for forgiveness and feeling forgiven while enjoying the freedom of that forgiveness reveals your practical understanding and application… Read more »
Loving God When You Don’t Get What You Want
What if the special thing you hoped for did not happen? Your dream come true did not come true for you. In those moments of… Read more »
Practical Advice for Discerning the Differences In People
Biblical discernment is a huge issue for anyone who wants to care for another person. Anytime you’re discipling someone, you have to make judgment calls… Read more »
Enjoying God: My Wife’s Break From a Legalistic Perspective
Do you enjoy God? You know, like a good movie or a nice dinner. After a long day, you’re looking for a pleasant escape into… Read more »
Why You Can Trust God When He Withholds Your Desire
Everyone has asked God for things. And nobody has gotten all that they asked the Lord to provide. For the unbeliever, the denial of the… Read more »
The Uncomfortable Benefit of God Being Silent
Silence does not have to be a bad thing, even the silence of God. During the Lord’s quietness, He can communicate some of the most… Read more »
How to Move Your Marriage from Hostility to Harmony
Marriage is a marathon, and if you want to do it well, it’s vital that you understand and implement these seven practical keys. If not,… Read more »
