Love in Action is the New Apologetics
I spend at least half of my time meeting with men under 40. Most consider themselves Christians but for the most part their knowledge of...
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I spend half my life in coffee shops having honest conversations about how following Jesus works in real life. So, let’s learn together, grab a cup and join the conversation.
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jul 19
- 3 min
Pragmatism – Your Children are Watching
When the books, The Classic Treatment and Situation Ethics, hit the shelves decades ago, Christians went crazy. And rightly so! Its...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jul 12
- 5 min
Conversations with Young Christians Leaving the Church
“If Christianity were true, it would produce better people.” That’s where the real conversation often begins after thirty minutes of...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Four Characteristics of Control Freaks
Most of us know controlling people. But it’s rare that any of us see ourselves as controlling. I’ve always been driven. I still am. But,...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jun 28
- 4 min
What Role are You Auditioning For?
I was having coffee a few weeks ago with a mid-30’s, very successful businessman who considers himself a Christian. (I don’t know him...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jun 21
- 2 min
Is Unity In the U.S. an Illusion?
In my opinion, the short answer is yes and no! The U.S. had great national unity when we needed it desperately, at our founding, World...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jun 14
- 4 min
“I Just Don’t Care!”
If you’ve heard, “I just don’t care” from your kids, or other young Christians about things you think Christians really ought to care...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Jun 7
- 4 min
Should Everyone Go to College?
Last week, I shared the story of me talking to two of our daughters into dropping out of college. This blog might make a little more...
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Clare DeGraaf
- May 31
- 3 min
Is it Wise to Encourage Your Kids to Attend College Right out of High School?
Several years ago, I went to lunch with a man whose son was finishing a local Christian high school in six months. I know their son. He’s...
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