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Bread from Heaven: God’s Answer to Our Grumbling
In this scroll I look at Exodus 16 and the shadows of bread and rest as Jesus Christ.
Rusty Dawson
Apr 74 min read


Walking Together When Life Is Hard: Care in the Church as God Designed It
We were never meant to do life on our own. Community care is God's design for the church.
Rusty Dawson
Mar 264 min read


Addiction Recovery: Why Secular and “Christian” Programs Fall Short—and the Only True Hope in Christ
This post is a combination of three previous blog posts on the addiction recovery in churches.
Rusty Dawson
Mar 26 min read


Scrolls of Death: A Guide to Battling Social Media Cynicism and Finding Gospel Joy
Feeling weighed down by endless negative feeds? Discover gospel-centered strategies to renew your mind, curate joy, and escape cynicism's grip—rooted in Romans 12:2 and Christ's transforming power.
Rusty Dawson
Feb 168 min read


Biblical Roles in Marriage: Headship and Submission as a Picture of Christ and the Church
This quick blog is about the defined roles of husbands and wives in marriage.
Rusty Dawson
Feb 153 min read


A Biblical Vision for Marriage – Foundations, Roles, and Grace-Filled Living
This is a post adapted from a three-part class on the foundations and grace of marriage.
Rusty Dawson
Feb 55 min read


The Idolatry of Self-Forgiveness
In this blog post, I look at the idea of self-forgiveness and how it can become an idol.
Rusty Dawson
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Behavioral Addictions: Another Religion
In this blog post, I explore the religious attitude of behavioral addictions and how we can approach them.
Rusty Dawson
Nov 20, 20255 min read


Triads: Discipleship that is Surprisingly Simple and Biblical
In this blog post, I look at the discipleship triad method for discipleship in the local church.
Rusty Dawson
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Covenant Over Comfort: Reclaiming Corporate Christianity from Expressive Individualism
In this blog post, I look at the issue of expressive individualism, or hyper-individualization, and how the church can fight against it.
Rusty Dawson
Nov 14, 20255 min read


Like Deep Waters: Desires Control Us
In this blog post I describe the way desires are the underlying issue behind the sinful choices we make.
Rusty Dawson
Nov 6, 20255 min read


Counseling Our Youth
In this blog post I look at the rising importance of counseling our youth for generations to come.
Rusty Dawson
Oct 26, 20256 min read


Sola Gratia and Soul Care
In this blog post, I show how the doctrine of Sola Gratia (grace alone) helps in our soul care services.
Rusty Dawson
Aug 14, 20254 min read


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
Aug 9, 20254 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
Aug 4, 20253 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 28, 20255 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 9, 20254 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 4, 20254 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 24, 20254 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 12, 20255 min read
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