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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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The Modesto Manifesto
In 1948, Billy Graham was just beginning his evangelic ministry. God was blessing it, as he had so many others. But one by one many other...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 18, 20213 min read
Is Your Church LBGTQ Friendly?
A few weeks ago, I received a call from the pastor of a conservative church. Its Lead Pastor was asked this question, “Is your church...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 11, 20214 min read
Unequally Yoked
A few years ago, I almost took on a business partner in a real estate project because it appeared to be a good fit. It wasn’t. Of course,...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 4, 20213 min read
Pre-Decisions
I used to get caught flat-footed all the time whenever I saw men standing on street corners, or by the highway with “need help” or...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 29, 20205 min read
Twelve Questions Every Thoughtful Christian Should Ask Themselves Annually
Was I a good investment for God this year? I’m serious! Most of our lives have been altered by Covid this year, but God’s mission for us...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 28, 20203 min read
The Rule of the Fool
Saint Francis of Assisi was one of the greatest blessings to Christianity. He once said this, then lived it out; “ I prefer you not talk...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 21, 20203 min read
Running Into Burning Buildings
I love reading or watching reports of courageous men and women who willingly put themselves at risk to save total strangers. I think we’d...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Living Like Jesus in Covid
I’ve been asking God, others and myself what it actually means to live like Jesus might in this current crisis. My mother passed along to...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 7, 20204 min read
I Could Be Wrong
I once listened to an interview with the late Howard Baker, Republican Senator from Tennessee. As the Senate Majority Leader, he led the...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 30, 20203 min read
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