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The Score of Our Lives

by Matt Papa If we were honest, most of us would admit we wished our lives were set to a soundtrack written by Hans Zimmer — the most epic, romantic thing imaginable. But, alas, they are not. The soundtrack of most of our lives might be sprinkled occas …

Setting Deadlines for God

As we celebrated the arrival of 2015, many of us set New Year’s resolutions — Christian singles included. These typically include striving to diet and eat better, join a gym, or make this the year to (finally) meet that special someone. In this digital …

Fight for Joy

Choosing joy is a battle. When the waves roar, we have to make a conscious choice — a choice for negativity & self-pity or for joy & trust.

What Forrest Gump Taught Me About Church

I didn’t go to church, and I felt absolutely OK with it. This was the sentiment I had even after becoming a believer, specifically during college. With even only a couple years as a Christian, I was quite well-versed in the Bible. I picked up concepts …

What a Difference a Year Makes

Last New Year’s Eve I was single. So very, very single. I spent the evening enjoying a steak dinner and playing games with my parents and grandma. I felt a little lame, but at least we made it to midnight! There was no one to kiss when the clock struck …

Is Christianity a Crutch?

  The other day an acquaintance of mine divulged to me that he feels Christianity is just a crutch — that it’s for those people who can’t face the world without something to prop them up. He wasn’t trying to be rude; he honestly did not have any i …

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