A younger me would be disgusted right now. “GLAAAD?! What do you mean glad?! Glad as in ‘happy’?! Glad as in ‘thankful’?! You sir, are out of your mind!!!” That’s probably how he’d respond. To be honest, I had a hard time writing that headline even now, but the fact is, it’s true. There’s no way I'd be the person I am … [Read more...]
The Satisfaction of a Restart
Few things satisfy more than the feeling that you’ve still got it. Whether you’re an athlete who’s untimely injury forced you out of competition, a 40-something parent headed to the gym for the first time since your twenties, or an unproductive writer recovering from a pandemic that robbed your motivation, undermined your … [Read more...]
Remembering God’s Love: 5 Personal Stories of God’s Providence That Inspire Me Each Day
So it’s no secret that I’ve been in a slump lately. I haven’t posted here in over two months, and that’s not like me. What makes matters worse is that the whole world is recovering from its own slump in ways I haven’t proved capable. COVID’s being left in the past, restrictions worldwide are loosening, and life in general … [Read more...]
How to Stop Getting Bored with Writing (or Any Other Creative Pursuit)
“How do you keep doing this?” That’s a question I’ve had to answer recently, and I thought I should post my response here too. To many people, the idea of writing a single blog post is daunting. So the thought of doing it more than 90 times like I have is unimaginable. “Where do you find the hours?”, “Won’t you run out … [Read more...]
A 2021 HFE Update and 5 of My Favorite Articles From 2020
Yes, I’m alive. I’m exhausted, but I’m still alive. 2020 did a number on me, man. And 2020 part 2 isn’t being much kinder. But anyway, let me stop with the negativity. I wrote this to give an update, not to complain. First, I apologize for the lack of content lately. My production was in a good spot early last year, … [Read more...]
Seeds Before Fruit: Explaining Regeneration and the Gospel’s Priority
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...]
How to Actually Eat a Low Calorie Diet (7 Tips to Eat Less Without Feeling Hungry)
Alright, how do you do it? How in the world do you eat a low calorie diet without feeling hungry? You already know you can’t lose weight without a calorie deficit. You know exercise isn’t an efficient way to lose it. And you know that “eating healthy” doesn’t help at all. But how do you restrict calories without, ya … [Read more...]
Do Soulmates Exist? What Does the Bible Say 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...]
The Simple Wisdom of “Just Start”
“I never liked your writing before...but I’ll admit, you’re not bad now.” Backhanded compliments like that are common to people like me. Anyone who works in the public eye is always judged as a finished product, no matter how much potential they show: “Yeah, he can play but his shooting form is raw.” “She tells … [Read more...]
How to Take a Successful Break (And Come Back With a Vengeance Later)
I am not Superman. I’ve come to grips with that reality lately. No matter how much I preach work ethic, focus, and productivity, the human element always has something to say. Add the stress of a global pandemic to those limits, and it becomes clear why creators like me haven’t been on top of our game. Sure, the desire … [Read more...]
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