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Sometimes, It’s Just Duty

May 7, 2023 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Why am I back here? For the past two weeks I’ve gone to the same table where I wrote the equivalent of a book before…and I just watched Youtube. Then after an hour passed, I lied to my girl each time she asked how the session went because I didn’t want her to know I didn’t care. So again, why am I here? Why do I still … [Read more...]

The Most Dangerous Feeling

November 28, 2022 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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She asked me if I was happy. How in the world do you answer that? You might be one of those weirdos who can spout “yes” without a moment’s thought, but me? I keep things complicated here. Sure, the newfound respect I gained in my career nudged me towards a “yes”. The rare lack of drama, sickness, and chaos did too. And … [Read more...]

To the Person Who Questions Their Abilities

June 30, 2022 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

Last week I said the two words only the most challenging problems force out of me: “What now?” Five previous attempts at part-swapping on the valve in front of me ended in failure. I couldn’t consistently get a metal rod in the valve to shift, and none of the usual suspects were causing the issue. Add in the pressure of an … [Read more...]

5 Things Jesus Did That the Church Must Improve At

June 16, 2022 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Fully divine and fully human. That combination makes Jesus Christ the most significant Person in history (John 1:14). Jesus’ work on the cross and subsequent resurrection proved He was much more than a moral teacher. He not only gave the perfect example of how God wants us to live, but He also accomplished what we could … [Read more...]

Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard: A Win for All Abused Men

June 8, 2022 By Drew Shepherd 3 Comments

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“This chick has BPD.” It only took 15 minutes of watching Amber Heard’s testimony for me to see she had a personality disorder. I had no idea the trial between Heard and Johnny Depp would be livestreamed, so I didn’t tune in to the popular case until Heard’s team began their defense. Once I heard Amber speak, however, I … [Read more...]

“All Christians are Hypocrites”, and Why I’m Not Religious Anymore

May 25, 2022 By Drew Shepherd 3 Comments

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Religion and the internet. Name a more controversial duo. I was browsing one of my favorite subreddits yesterday when I was reminded of that troublesome pairing. There was a post describing a young man’s difficult choice and how his religion led him to make it. He was a fellow Christian whose stance I agreed with, but I … [Read more...]

HFE’s 100th Article! 7 Superpowers I Gained from Making a Content Library

May 19, 2022 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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I have a confession to make: I just lied to you. This isn’t actually my 100th article---I passed that milestone a few months ago. This is, however, the first time I’ve had 100 public articles on the site. So I thought I’d take this time to both celebrate and reflect. I never thought I’d make it this far to be honest. In … [Read more...]

The Anti-Acne Skincare Routine That Changed My Life: 5 Products I Use to Treat Moderate to Severe Acne

May 9, 2022 By Drew Shepherd 2 Comments

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I saw my first dermatologist when I was 14 years old. Since then, I’ve seen four more dermatologists, used almost every acne treatment available (including Accutane twice), and persevered through a roller coaster of skin experimentation. But now, over a decade after seeing my first derm, I can confidently say I don’t need … [Read more...]

10 Common Mistakes That Keep You From Writing More (+How to Fix Each So You Can Produce Like a Pro) 

April 29, 2022 By Drew Shepherd Leave a Comment

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Every writer wants to write more. Problem is, that desire is no match for self-sabotage. Most writers’ attempts to be more productive often end in embarrassing defeat. And what makes matters worse is that writers themselves are often to blame. But fear not my fellow writer, because today, I’m bringing you hope. No … [Read more...]

This Simple Truth Will Help You Endure Life’s Hardest Times

April 19, 2022 By Drew Shepherd 2 Comments

Things were different five years ago. I barely had a footprint online, I was basically a social outcast, and I learned that the girl who loved me didn’t even exist.  But since then, my work’s been viewed hundreds of thousands of times, countless people have thanked me for my efforts, and I’ve led some of the most unlikely … [Read more...]

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