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CCFS - Counseling Conversations

CCFS - Counseling Conversations

By Edward Ruiz, LPC

A podcast where we tackle any and all problems of living, offering counsel and encouragement from a Christian worldview. A core view and belief of CCFS is that there is no issue, no concern, and no problem related to living that cannot be addressed by wisdom provided for us in God’s word.
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CCFS - Counseling ConversationsNov 12, 2020

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Is it okay to Argue?

Is it okay to Argue?

This article serves as a part two to my previous article titled, Four Solutions to Marriage Conflict. What drew the most attention was a notion by Steve Hoppe, which I supported, indicating that fighting has no place in marriage.

Of course, this is entirely dependent on what is meant by “fighting”. Hoppe went on to explain that “by definition, fighting pits two enemies against each other – each trying to defeat the other. But in marriage you aren’t enemies. You’re teammates.” (Pg 29). The reason I agree with this definition is because it is reminiscent of the sort of fighting that Paul warns against, and the kind of fighting James alludes to as coming from a heart spilling over with our own evil desires. So, the proposition that fighting has no place in marriage is rooted in the concept of fighting that is explicitly warned against and understood as being rooted in sin.

EPISODE DETAILS

Introduction - :50
Unfit fighting in marriage -
1:46
Texts pertaining directly to marriage - 3:34
Texts with application to marriage - 6:25
Expected Disagreements in Marriage - 7:40
Is Arguing Okay? - 12:12​  
A Balance - 13:45


Recommended Books
Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates by Steve Hoppe 31 Day Devotional: https://bit.ly/2KieXPg

Article Link
CCFS Wesbite: https://ccfamilyservices.com/2021/03/21/is-it-okay-to-argue/


MISSION OF CCFS:
The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

The aim of the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast is to tackle problems of everyday living, offering counsel aand encouragement from a christian worldview.

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Mar 21, 202115:31
4 Solutions to Marriage Conflict

4 Solutions to Marriage Conflict

Marriage is hard work but it's good. It's good for many reasons but not the least of which is the fact that marriage is God's gift to us to teach us about the beautiful mystery of Christ and his church (Eph 5:32). It's very easy to forget this truth primarily because of the reality of the presence of sin.

The principal means by which these sinful attitudes and behaviors creep their way into the marriage relationship is when: (1) The opportunity for conflict arises, or (2) When we are in full-fledged conflict itself. Conflict with our spouse uniquely reveals what is in our heart. Jesus says, out of the overflow of our heart the mouth speaks (cf. Matt 12:34, Lk 6:45).  When the pressure is on, and you feel offended, hurt, annoyed, abandoned, rejected, misunderstood, what words come out of your mouth?  Are they words that seek to defend Christ's honor for what marriage is really supposed to be about, or do they support and defend an idol that you've built?


MISSION OF CCFS:
The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

The aim of the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast is to tackle problems of everyday living, offering counsel aand encouragement from a christian worldview.  

SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccfamilyserve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/

*AFFILIATE NOTICE This link is directs you Christian Books where you can purchase resources. If you happen to make buy the book, I may receive a small commission from Christian Books(dot)com at no additional cost to you.


Feb 03, 202113:40
6 Ingredients to Fear & Know God | Ep. 4 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

6 Ingredients to Fear & Know God | Ep. 4 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.    

This is Episode 4 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.

The fourth episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 2, verses 1-5 (NIV)

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1 My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding-- 3 indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, 5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. [Pro 2:1-5 NIV]

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REFERENCES: Matthew Henry Commentary on Proverbs 1:7 Link: http://blb.sc/003kxg

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

Nov 12, 202016:54
Do not Refuse God's Wisdom | Ep. 3 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Do not Refuse God's Wisdom | Ep. 3 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.   

This is Episode 3 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.

The third episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 20-33 (NIV)

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20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; 21 on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech: 22 "How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? 23 Repent at my rebuke! Then I will pour out my thoughts to you, I will make known to you my teachings. 24 But since you refuse to listen when I call and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand, 25 since you disregard all my advice and do not accept my rebuke, 26 I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you-- 27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you. 28 "Then they will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me, 29 since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD. 30 Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, 31 they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. 32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; 33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm." [Pro 1:20-33 NIV]

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The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

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Oct 20, 202016:50
Peer Pressure | Ep. 2 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Peer Pressure | Ep. 2 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.  

This is Episode 2 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs.

The first episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 1-7 (NIV)

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8 Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, 9 for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 11 If they say, "Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; 12 like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; 13 we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with plunder; 14 throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse"-- 15 my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. 17 For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird, 18 but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives. 19 Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors. [Pro 1:8-19 ESV]

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward
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📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

Sep 29, 202024:47
I need Wisdom | Ep. 1 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

I need Wisdom | Ep. 1 of Probing the Proverbs Podcast Series

Welcome back to the CCFS Counseling Conversations Podcast.  

This is Episode 1 of a new series titled, Probing the Proverbs. 

The first episode will probe Proverbs Chapter 1, verses 1-7 (NIV)

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1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young-- 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance-- 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. [Pro 1:1-7 NIV]

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Blue Letter Bible: http://blb.sc/00BJrM

REFERENCES:
Matthew Henry Commentary on Proverbs 1:7
Link: http://blb.sc/002vR8

John MacArthur Commentary on Proverbs 1:7
Page 877, John MacArthur Study Bible
* Link: https://bit.ly/3hV220w


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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.


I look forward to connecting with you.  


Warmly,
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

Sep 22, 202013:02
DAY 16 一 On Anger (Pt. 2) | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 16 一 On Anger (Pt. 2) | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 16 of 31

On Anger (Pt 2)

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May 16, 202003:36
DAY 12 一 Lament | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 12 一 Lament | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 12 of 31

Lament

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,

Edward

📞 (203) 806-9763

📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 12, 202004:05
DAY 11 一 Endurance | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 11 一 Endurance | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 11 of 31

Endurance


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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,

Edward

📞 (203) 806-9763

📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 11, 202003:45
DAY 10 一 Happy Mother's Day | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 10 一 Happy Mother's Day | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 10 of 31

Happy Mother's Day

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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

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The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly, 

Edward 

📞 (203) 806-9763 

📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 10, 202003:13
DAY 8 一 Life after Death | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 8 一 Life after Death | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 8 of 31

Life After Death


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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
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May 08, 202003:58
DAY 7 一 The Call of God in Christ | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 7 一 The Call of God in Christ | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 7 of 31

The Call of God in Christ

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📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God

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📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

By Edward Welch

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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones

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📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments

By Winston T Smith

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May 31 BOOK: To be Announced

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward
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May 07, 202004:08
DAY 6 一 All that God Has Done | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 6 一 All that God Has Done | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 6 of 31

All that God Has Done

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📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God

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📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

By Edward Welch

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📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones

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WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28

📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments

By Winston T Smith

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May 31 BOOK: To be Announced

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MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward

📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 06, 202004:05
DAY 5 一 The Promises of God | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 5 一 The Promises of God | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series | CCFS

DAY 5 of 31

The Promises of God


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GOAL: Be the person with most days of having made a comment AND be the first to make a Comment on Thursday, then you will win the book of the week. 

OR

2)  Make a comment on all 31 episodes AND be the first to make a comment on the Sunday, May 31 Episode and you will be the May 31 Book which is to be announced. 

☝ One prize per household. 

WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7

📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God

By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake

https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD

WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14

📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships

By Edward Welch

https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7

WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21

📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones

https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT

WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28

📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments

By Winston T Smith

https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1


May 31 BOOK: To be Announced


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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/ 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/


MISSION OF CCFS:

The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.


I look forward to connecting with you.  


Warmly,
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 05, 202004:07
Day 4 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

Day 4 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

DAY 4 of 31

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WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7 WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1 May 31 BOOK: To be Announced

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/  
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/    

MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.    

I look forward to connecting with you.     

Warmly,  Edward 

📞 (203) 806-9763 

📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 04, 202004:47
Day 3 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

Day 3 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

DAY 3 of 31

Details for how to receive a free book:

TWO WAYS TO QUALIFY:

1) On any given week Friday through Thursday, make a Comment in the comment box.    GOAL: Be the person with most days of having made a comment AND be the first to make a Comment on Thursday, then you will win the book of the week.

OR

2)  Make a comment on all 31 episodes AND be the first to make a comment on the Sunday, May 31 Episode and you will be the May 31 Book which is to be announced.   ☝ One prize per household.

WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7 📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD  
WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7 WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1 May 31 BOOK: To be Announced

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccfamilyserve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/  
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/    

MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.    

I look forward to connecting with you.     

Warmly,  
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 03, 202003:39
Day 2 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

Day 2 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

DAY 2 of 31

Details for how to receive a free book:

TWO WAYS TO QUALIFY:

1) On any given week Friday through Thursday, make a Comment in the comment box.    GOAL: Be the person with most days of having made a comment AND be the first to make a Comment on Thursday, then you will win the book of the week.

OR

2)  Make a comment on all 31 episodes AND be the first to make a comment on the Sunday, May 31 Episode and you will be the May 31 Book which is to be announced.   

☝ One prize per household.

WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7 📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD  
WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7 WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1 May 31 BOOK: To be Announced

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccfamilyserve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/  
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/    


MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.    

I look forward to connecting with you.    

Warmly,  
Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763 

📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 02, 202004:37
Day 1 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

Day 1 | Counsel & Encouragement Expedition Podcast Series

DAY 1 of 31

Details for how to receive a free book: 

TWO WAYS TO QUALIFY: 

1) On any given week Friday through Thursday, make a Comment in the comment box.    GOAL: Be the person with most days of having made a comment AND be the first to make a Comment on Thursday, then you will win the book of the week.   

OR  

2)  Make a comment on all 31 episodes AND be the first to make a comment on the Sunday, May 31 Episode and you will be the May 31 Book which is to be announced.   ☝ One prize per household.    

WEEK ONE BOOK: May 1-7 📚 Everything a Child Should Know About God By Kenneth Taylor and Jenny Blake https://amzn.to/2VEXsKD  
WEEK TWO BOOK: May 8-14 📚Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships By Edward Welch https://amzn.to/2VAPQc7  WEEK THREE BOOK: May 15-21 📚The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name Written by Sally-Loyd-Jones https://amzn.to/2Vi7JgT  WEEK FOUR BOOK: May 22-28 📚 Marriage Matters: Extraordinary Change Through Ordinary Moments By Winston T Smith https://amzn.to/2yiTqQ1  May 31 BOOK: To be Announced  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccfamilyserve/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccfamilyserve/  
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ccfamilyserve/  

MISSION OF CCFS: The primary mission of Christian Counseling Family Services is to serve children and families by providing professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.  

I look forward to connecting with you.    
Warmly,  Edward
📞 (203) 806-9763
📧 edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

May 01, 202004:16
The Boundless Word of God
Apr 28, 202013:42
8 Meditations During COVID 19 [Part 2 of 2]

8 Meditations During COVID 19 [Part 2 of 2]

INTRODUCTION: What sort of way are prone to think in the midst of a crisis.  COVID-19 is not the greatest crisis we can face.  It's a crisis, but not the greatest crisis.  But it does bring us to the threshold of the prospect of the greatest crisis, which is the prospect of death apart from God. And so where we stand with God on the day of our death is the most important question you will have. So thinking about righteousness in the midst of a crisis, this is what a mature Christian does. 

TITLE
8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19  [Part 2 of 2]

TIMELINE
Intro: 1:04
All That God has Done: 1:30
The Call of God in Christ: 3:20
We Will Live Even When We Die: 5:25
God Himself: 7:05
Conclusion: 10:43    


Suicide Prevention Hotline Information
1-800-273-8255

MISSION OF CCFS
Christian Counseling Family Services offers professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.  

WEBSITE
Please feel free to check out CCFS online at
https://ccfamilyservices.com/

TWITTER
You may also follow CCFS on twitter:
https://twitter.com/ccfamilyserve

CONTACT
If you want to find out if counseling is right for you, please do not hesitate to reach out directly. 

PHONE
(203) 806-9763

EMAIL
edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com

Thank you so much for visiting.  I look forward to connecting with you.

Warmly,
Edward

Apr 16, 202012:55
Passion Week Saturday Devotional (Snippet)

Passion Week Saturday Devotional (Snippet)

If you can put yourself back in the 1st century, on that Good Friday, and if you can sit in the shoes of his disciples or his mother or his enemies or even the political authorities of the day, where do you think you might most align?
Would you be like his enemies where your doubts and cynicism about Jesus were confirmed by his death: he really wasn’t God after all!
Would you play politics, straddling both sides of the fence: May he is, Maybe he isn’t.
Would your heart break like any mother naturally would, but with a special nuance: A measure of hope residing deep in the reservoirs of your heart that he is who he claimed to be: sitting opposite the tomb?
Would you go back to your daily life seeing your dreams seemingly dashed, having hoped that Jesus was going to redeem Israel?
The Death and Burial of Jesus forces our hand to finally be honest about where our hope truly rests. So let’s be honest, where does the death of Christ leave?
Apr 05, 202001:58
8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)

8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19 (Part 1 of 2)

There are many things vying for the attention of your heart as the prospect of COVID-19 touching you and those you love.  We need something new re-direct the thoughts that occupy our anxious minds.  May these new  meditations of our heart encourage you and lift you up, and point you to Jesus. 


TITLE 

8 Things to Meditate on During COVID-19. 


Timeline

Intro: 1:32

The Splendor of God's Majesty: 3:33

The Mighty Deeds of God: 5:09

The Way of God's Precepts: 6:58

The Promises of God: 9:20


Suicide Hotline Information

1-800-273-8255


MISSION OF CCFS

Christian Counseling Family Services offers professional clinical counseling services from a Christian worldview.  


WEBSITE

Please feel free to check out CCFS online at https://ccfamilyservices.com/


TWITTER

You may also follow CCFS on twitter: https://twitter.com/ccfamilyserve


CONTACT

If you want to find out if counseling is right for you, please do not hesitate to reach out directly. 

PHONE:

(203) 806-9763

EMAIL

edward.ruiz@ccfamilyservices.com


Thank you so much for visiting.  I look forward to connecting with you. 

Warmly, 

Edward

Mar 31, 202014:16
Clinical Interview (Intake)
Mar 20, 202010:12
How to determine if your child needs counseling
Mar 16, 202011:53
Intimate Marriage - Summary

Intimate Marriage - Summary

In today’s episode, Edward Ruiz, LPC summarizes keys takeaways from R.C. Sproul’s 6-part lecture series titled, Intimate Marriage. Tips and resources are provided in the episode including book recommendations.
Mar 10, 202019:10
What is Christian Counseling?

What is Christian Counseling?

In this episode, I provide an introduction to three concepts: (1) Intro to Problems of Living, (2) Intro to Lasting Hope, (3) What is professional clinical counseling from a Christian worldview.
Mar 10, 202030:31
Introduction to CCFS

Introduction to CCFS

Christian Counseling Family Services (CCFS), founded by Edward Ruiz, LPC
Mar 08, 202000:55