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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
1 day ago4 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


The Importance of Theology in Biblical Counseling
In this short post, I describe the necessity for all counselors to be theologians, and study deeply the well of Scripture.
Rusty Dawson
Sep 5, 20254 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


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 7, 20255 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 11, 20256 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 5, 20255 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 23, 20254 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 18, 20255 min read
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