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The Death of the Informed Christian
Your worldview is the sum total of everything you believe to be true whether it is, or not. That includes your biblical worldview, which...
Clare DeGraaf
May 24, 20213 min read
The Holy Spirit Has Left the Building
With Pentecost coming up this week, have you ever asked yourself where the Holy Spirit dwelt before he showed up in that room full of...
Clare DeGraaf
May 17, 20213 min read
A Tribute to Billy
One of my favorite authors is Ricky Bragg, a beautiful writer and a Pulitzer Prize winner. His latest book, "Where I Come From", is a...
Clare DeGraaf
May 10, 20213 min read
Look Who Jesus is Having Lunch With!
Quick question; If you walked into a restaurant and saw Jesus having a friendly lunch with Nancy Pelosi, Lady Gaga, Derek Chauvin, George...
Clare DeGraaf
May 3, 20212 min read
Ex-communicating a Friend
Fifteen years ago a group of us ex-communicated, or exercised Christian discipline on a close friend. Yes, you read that correctly! It...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 26, 20214 min read
A 30 Day Challenge
Decades ago, before I had abandoned my cultural Christianity and decided to truly follow Jesus, a pastor challenged me to 30 days of...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 19, 20212 min read
The Spiritual Journey: How Christians Come to Faith
When I was a kid my parents loved to watch Billy Graham crusades on TV. Billy would faithfully present the gosple, call people to give...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Confirming Your Salvation
“Therefore my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.” 2 Peter 1:10 The very idea that Christians...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Do You Have to Believe the Bible is True to be a Christian?
I had a great conversation with some of our college age grandchildren a few months ago, over brisket and pulled pork. We were talking...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 29, 20213 min read
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