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Sola Scriptura and Biblical Counseling
In this blog post, I look at the teaching of Sola Scriptura and its need for Biblical counseling.
Rusty Dawson
2 days ago4 min read


Five Principles to Guide Our Biblical Counseling
In this short blog post, I outline the five guiding principles for Sovereign Care Counseling.
Rusty Dawson
7 days ago3 min read


Beyond Performance: What True Worship Really Means
In this blog post, I describe the difference, using Psalm 50, between performative and genuine worship, as God desires.
Rusty Dawson
Jul 285 min read


Understanding the Wise and the Foolish
Christians must exercise discernment in differentiating between a wise heart and a foolish heart. In this discourse, I aim to provide practical insights into this matter.
Rusty Dawson
Jul 94 min read


Listen up: The importance of active listening and understanding
Listening isn't easy, but as counselors and friends, we need to make it a priority. Here are six reasons why.
Rusty Dawson
Jul 44 min read


Understanding the Importance of a Biblical Worldview
Have you ever encountered an individual who claims to be a Christian but does not genuinely think or behave in accordance with Christian...
Rusty Dawson
Jun 244 min read


Resolving Conflict: A Path Forward
Conflict is always going to be a part of our relationships, but it doesn't have to be the end of our relationships.
Rusty Dawson
Jun 125 min read


Beyond Sobriety: Exposing the Heart of Addiction and Finding Transformation in Christ
What is the heart of addiction, and how can we go beyond a life of sobriety into true recovery?
Rusty Dawson
Jun 75 min read


Our Great Refuge: Tasting and Seeing that the Lord is Good
Tasting and seeing that the Lord is good helps us to better understand God as our rock and refuge.
Rusty Dawson
May 303 min read


The Preeminence of Christ: How it Addresses our Trauma, Sin, and Suffering
“And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very...
Rusty Dawson
May 195 min read


Transforming Your Mind: How the Bible Guides Us to Healthier Thought Patterns
Introduction Living in a broken world filled with broken people, it is all too easy to become consumed by negativity. Every time we turn...
Rusty Dawson
May 147 min read


The Power of Prayer: A Guide for Spiritual and Physical Challenges
Introduction It was a late night in August 2022, around 1 AM, and I found myself in quite a challenging situation. At that time, I was...
Rusty Dawson
May 137 min read


Jesus' Presence in Our Suffering and Trials
This article outlines the way in which we see Jesus being present in our suffering and trials.
Rusty Dawson
May 116 min read


Balancing Scripture and Psychology: A Friendly Guide to the Biblical Counselor
In this article, I present a view of Scripture and psychology that work together rather than against one another.
Rusty Dawson
May 55 min read


Good or Bad: Biblical Counseling Stigmas According to AI
In this blog post, I detail what Grok explained to me as known stigmas in counseling and how they are false.
Rusty Dawson
Apr 234 min read


Four Practical Steps for Veterans to Overcome PTSD Through Biblical Counseling
In this blog post, I remember the struggles with PTSD after returning home from a war zone and reflect on how to help other veterans.
Rusty Dawson
Apr 185 min read


Heart Responses: A Biblical Counseling Approach to Understanding Life’s Challenges
Have you ever wondered why you engage in certain behaviors? Even subconsciously, we often act in response to various situations....
Rusty Dawson
Apr 177 min read
Cynicism: A Biblical Perspective and Hope
<p>Have you ever met someone who is simply negative about everything? They assume the worst of every situation and never expect much good from anything. This is cynicism in action, and it is much more prevalent today than many would like to believe. To be honest, there are many times when cynicism gets the best […]</p>
Rusty Dawson
Apr 125 min read
Anxiety Hack: What the Bible Says About Your Stress
<p>Does your brain ever feel like an internet browser overflowing with open tabs, filled with anxieties and stressors? When you close one, it seems three more magically open. Yeah, me too, sometimes. But what if I told you there is a way to close some of those tabs without them reopening? You see, the Bible […]</p>
Rusty Dawson
Apr 64 min read
Why Discipleship Matters: A Biblical Perspective
<p>Introduction I am not sure if this is a widespread issue, but here in the Texas Panhandle, it is challenging to find a church that doesn’t include discipleship as a key term in its mission statement. This isn’t necessarily a negative aspect, but I believe it is often included simply because it is expected. It […]</p>
Rusty Dawson
Apr 26 min read
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