When I first started studying biblical, or nouthetic counseling, it was out of despair.

I was a student of psychology, and even that at a Christian University. However, the secular theories that sought to improve the human condition seemed void of any real hope. The DSM5 only cataloged symptoms and gave delineation and order, but had no prescription for the pain. Even those modalities that called for and would ultimately rely on medication to “heal” the mind or body, only numbed or changed the pain. There was no hope.

This is what sets nouthetic counseling apart. All we can offer is hope.

I know someone who left part of themselves in the sand and blood covered street of Afghanistan. He stewarded visions, sounds and smells no human should. He experienced first hand the vicious capability of humanity, and depravity of war. He was in despair. He was a shell of who he was. The VA “diagnosed” him with PTSD, and quickly prescribed medicine. He began meeting with a secular counselor. Years went by. He still had a PTSD diagnosis, was still on medicine, and still didn’t have hope. He considered suicide every day.

Thank God for His mercy and protection.

He finally connected with a biblical counselor. They discussed the true weight of shame and guilt. They framed regrets and sins and suffering into rightful places. Every “could have, should have” and “if I only I wouldn’t have” was faithfully poured out. Walls came down, and the heart began to see a savior who not only loved a war fighter, but could offer him hope.

When life is dark, Gods word is the only light (Psalm 119:105).

When everything is chaotic, Jesus never changes (Hebrews 13:8).

When nothing gets in, Gods word does a miraculous work on the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

Because when the world is full of lies, hope comes from truth spoken in love (Ephesians 4:15).

Fallen Soldiers March offers this hope to Veterans through Biblical Counseling.

You can also check them out online at https://fallensoldiersmarch.com/