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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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If Jesus Sat Next To Me
A few weeks ago I had a very difficult discussion with a brother in Christ who accused me of advocating things about LGBTQ+ people that...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 15, 20243 min read
A Pecking Order of Sins
“Clare, aren’t all sins equal?” That was the question posed by a guy I was meeting with who was trying to justify a serious sin he had...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 8, 20245 min read
A Warning About "Buts"
Have you ever thought about the power of the simple word “but”? Some time ago, I met with a young married couple who were having serious...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 1, 20243 min read
Can I Have Communion With My Family?
In last week’s blog, I encouraged every serious follower of Jesus, especially parents and grandparents, to begin the practice of briefly...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 25, 20244 min read
Writing Jesus' Speeches
A bright young Christian just left my office after asking, “How do I prepare myself to be a life-long follower of Jesus?” He’s been...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 18, 20244 min read
Bringing The Future Into the Present
For a decade now I've heard younger pastors and theologians using the phrase "bringing the future into the present," when discussing the...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 11, 20242 min read
Why Church Membership?
Where in the Bible are we commanded to be members of, or to join a local church? This question came from a 30’s something guy who had...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 4, 20244 min read
Reading The Bible The Way God Intended
It's true the Bible is a book. But it's actually a book of books. These books are a compilation of 66 different writings and everyone of...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 26, 20244 min read
“He Gets Us” Super Bowl Ads
If you watched the 2024 Super Bowl a week ago hopefully you saw several ads "for Jesus." A number of Christian bloggers were negative...
clareword
Feb 19, 20243 min read
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