One of the telltale signs of biblical ignorance is over-spiritualizing the Bible. We humans have a hard time admitting our faults, so when we face an experience we don’t understand, it’s quickly labeled as luck, destiny, or some spiritual phenomenon. It’s all a mystery that can’t be learned or studied. And who are we to … [Read more...]
Do Soulmates Exist? What the Bible Says About Soulmates
I recently got a question from a fellow Christian about soulmates. Despite reading my warnings about the danger of soulmate thinking, he still believed it, and it was mostly because of church teaching. Sure, it’s easy to reject secular beliefs, but with the way people over-spiritualize the Bible, I understand why he … [Read more...]
Remember the Root Cause (Thoughts on Racism, Injustice, and the Current State of America)
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper (Rom. 1:28 NASB) I have to admit, I’m pretty sad right now. I may be a borderline hermit but I don’t live under a rock, so I’ve seen all the division that’s become so common … [Read more...]
7 of My Favorite Books of the Bible and Why You Should Read Them
I love the Bible. It's weird saying that now because I used to cringe when I heard others say it. No, it wasn’t that I didn't believe the Bible—I became a Christian at a young age and I always respected it—but hearing someone say they loved the Scriptures always felt too...religion-y. How could anyone love a Book filled … [Read more...]
5 Lessons I Learned From Christian Schools That Prepared Me for Life Today
I attended Christian schools until I was basically a teenager. My family moved a lot when I was younger, so I went to three Christian schools in three American states. I didn’t leave for public school until junior high. And to be honest, I was more than ready to go by then. That’s not to say my experience was a bad one … [Read more...]
202 Bits of Wisdom I Would Share With My Younger Self
Happy New Year! I know I’m a little late on that, but hey, better late than never. Anyway, 2020 is the start of a new decade, and I thought I’d use this opportunity to round up some lessons I learned in the last one. I couldn’t quite make it to 2,020 though, so I knocked off the last zero for a total of 202 instead. All … [Read more...]
An Ever-Present Help: How to Connect to the Source of All Things Great (Going Great #7, the Finale)
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. (Ps. 46:1 NIV) Yep, this one’s gonna be different. So far in this series, I’ve mostly avoided the spiritual side of things, but not so today. There’s only so much you can do as a frail human being. And if you try to do great things on your own, there’s a … [Read more...]
The Best of HFE so Far! Counting Down the Top 10 Must-Read Articles
Last month, I published the 60th post here at HFE. That’s an incredible achievement, especially since I never thought I’d make it past 40. I’m not someone who can write about stuff I don’t care about. So the fact that I’ve been able to do this sixty times—with each post averaging close to 2,000 words—is surreal. But now … [Read more...]
June 18th
“God doesn’t care.” I have only said that one time in my life. It was around this time last year. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t look in the mirror, and no one I knew could help. By then I was well aware that people are unreliable, but I expected more from Him. He was supposed to shield me from that. He was supposed … [Read more...]
Embrace the Wilderness, or How to Be Content at All Times
I know, I know... You don’t belong here. Everything about where you are now is a slap in the face. You’ve been disrespected, taken for granted, and underestimated your whole life. Sure, you’ve overcome incredible odds, you’ve garnered a little outside attention, and your critics will never understand how much you’ve … [Read more...]
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