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...]
8 Timeless Lessons Re-Learned from My Bout with COVID-19 (And from the Pandemic as a Whole)
Yep, I got it too. Earlier this year, I tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19. I’ve long since recovered though, and dare I say it, the world finally has too. Our new normal feels a lot more like the old one these days. Heck, I’ve even shed the mask I was forced to wear at my day job the last two … [Read more...]
Forget Money and Fame. This Achievement Determines if You’re Truly Successful.
It’s time to redefine success. I say that not as a jealous writer who’s achieved nothing of his own, but rather, as a survivor who knows the word means something more. More than the usual money and fame people associate with it. More than the views, likes, and followers the social media age is obsessed with. Real success … [Read more...]
Want to Be a Good Blogger? Here are 5 Quick Tips I’ve Learned from Writing 90+ Blog Posts
It’s been a while since I blogged about blogging, so that’s what I’ll do today. Here at HFE, I’ve published over 90 blog posts—some of which have seen great traffic and engagement—and I think my experience will help you if you’re new to the craft. That’s why I’ve gathered five tips here to write stuff people actually want … [Read more...]
5 Observations of an Undercover Bible Teacher That Will Improve Your Approach to Evangelism
Picture James Bond without the British ties, the intricate gadgets, and the promiscuous lifestyle. Instead of a license to kill, he has qualifications to teach. And rather than stopping the complex schemes of eccentric madmen with tactical flair, verbal sparring, and obvious plot armor, his mission is to spread a simple … [Read more...]
How to Be Good at Anything: A Gamer’s Simple Tip to Master Whatever You Do
I love first-person shooters. Titles like Call of Duty (RIP) and Battlefield have filled my gaming library since high school. Sure, I’ve also enjoyed genres like RPG’s, sports games, and single-player adventures since I was a kid, but there’s something about multiplayer shooters that scratches my gaming itch. The … [Read more...]
I Quit Something That Made Me Happy. Here’s How It Motivates Me Today.
“Man…I can’t do this anymore.” That’s the conclusion I reached at the end of my sophomore year in college. I was a small YouTuber back then—a Call of Duty commentator. I recorded my best CoD gameplays, cut out the boring parts, and then voiced my commentary about the highlights or whatever else was on my mind later. After … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why I’m Glad I Was Overweight, Had Acne, and Fought for My Mental Health at a Young Age
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...]
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