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50 Facts to Remember When You Think God Doesn’t Care

September 1, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Have you ever thought God just doesn’t care about you? I admit that I have. It wasn’t because I was a “bad” Christian or that I didn’t have faith in Him though—it was more so that I felt let down. My faith in God was supposed to shield me from suffering. It was supposed to give me friends who cared about me. It was … [Read more...]

How to Be Proactive: 7 Steps to Crush Potential Problems

August 25, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I’ve never liked running on treadmills. Sure, treadmills are convenient, they help you avoid harsh weather conditions, and I don’t think anyone’s been hit by a car while using one, but none of those advantages makes them fun. No matter how much effort you give or how much the machine simulates forward motion, the reality … [Read more...]

The One Prayer That Changed My Life Forever

August 18, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

The prayer that changed my life forever

I have never been a fast learner. Anyone marked as a smart kid growing up knows certain traits are assumed in “gifted” children, but the ability to catch on fast was one I wished people never thought I had. Sure, I understood things perfectly after taking time to review it myself, but I couldn’t stand teachers who quizzed … [Read more...]

How to Get Over a Breakup & Stop Thinking About Your Ex

August 11, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Just like that, it’s over. You spent months or even years clinging to someone who became one of the most important people in your life, and now they’re gone. You no longer have a partner to attend events and shows with. You don’t have a supporter who’s eager to hear your questions, triumphs, or jokes. And your phone … [Read more...]

6 Surprising Life Lessons You Learn from Fantasy Football

August 4, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I am a recovering addict. No, not from any drugs or alcohol, but from a game that was tailor-made for me. Fantasy football became one of my biggest obsessions over the past 5 years. I’ve thankfully reached the point now where my interest in the game doesn’t completely dominate my time and focus, but the start of each … [Read more...]

Predestination Is True — Here’s Why You Still Evangelize

July 28, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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“If predestination is true, why should Christians still evangelize?” That’s one of the most common questions people have when they learn the biblical doctrine of predestination. For those who need a reminder, predestination is the belief that God chose people before the beginning of time to become Christians, and that He … [Read more...]

5 Awesome Advantages You Have as a Single Christian

July 21, 2026 By Drew Shepherd 3 Comments

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It’s tough being a single Christian today. Not only are you commanded to deny yourself in a world where doing so seems outrageous, but you also have to traverse an increasingly harsh dating landscape, and face discrimination from church leaders who treat marriage like it’s as important as salvation itself. Modern talk … [Read more...]

How to Work Hard: 6 Mindset Tips to Master Your Grind

July 14, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when normal effort just isn’t enough. Yes, work-life balance is important and you shouldn’t make an idol out of your work, but sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. That’s what this post is about. My goal here is to help you when you actually need to grind. Certain periods in … [Read more...]

Christians Dating Non-Christians: 7 Reasons It Won’t Work

July 7, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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“Should a Christian date a non-Christian?” That’s actually a very common question. Attraction isn’t bound by personal convictions or theology, so the question predictably arises about following through on such strong urges. As you can tell by the title here though, neither I nor the Bible say “yes”. I unfortunately … [Read more...]

What’s a Theologineer? & Why You Should Think Like One

May 31, 2026 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

Engineer as an example of a Theologineer

My first engineering textbook in school wasn’t primarily about math, science, or physics... It was about how you should think. While the freshman version of me who carried that book to his 8 AM class wasn’t too keen on its contents, the professional I am today knows the importance of “Thinking Like an Engineer”. Many … [Read more...]

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