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At the Intersection of Grief, Depression, and Illness

Posted on September 15, 2020 by David Heflin

I was disheartened last week to witness what transpired on Skip Bayless’ show on Fox Sports called “Undisputed.” Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, Dak Prescott, had recently shared in an interview his struggle with depression in the wake of his brother’s suicide … Continue reading →

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What To Do With All That Advice

Posted on May 29, 2019 by David Heflin

“I know how it feels to have your illness reduced to someone’s campaign against diet drinks.” Continue reading →

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Truth in the Opioid Crisis

Posted on February 15, 2019 by David Heflin

It wasn’t screaming “look at me” but I was pretty sure I saw it. I went back and read the words again. Yep, there it was. It was a classic case of a “strawman argument.” A contested idea was stated … Continue reading →

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Can There Be Purpose In Pain?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by David Heflin

If you had never experienced longterm illness before you can’t relate to the concept of getting sick but not getting better or being injured but never healing.  As the weeks, months, and years roll by and you are still in … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain and a New Purpose

Posted on July 31, 2018 by David Heflin

I’ve decided to re-purpose this blog–a new name will eventually come with the new purpose.  My last post has been over three years ago.  Originally, I wanted to write a blog advocating for consistent theology in a changing world.  I … Continue reading →

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