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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 45 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 205 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 184 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 145 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 65 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 256 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 144 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 94 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 43 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
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