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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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Some Surprising Truths About Teaching
Every Christian has his/her favorite teacher; Tim Keller, the late Ravi Zacharias, Chip Ingram or perhaps your own pastor or BSF teaching...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 26, 20204 min read
A Permanent Enemy
This is a guest blog by Fred Smith. Fred is a trusted friend who runs a wonderful ministry which encourages generosity. His blog calls us...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 19, 20204 min read
The Law Gives Me the Right! (Moral Dilemma or Opportunity?)
Years ago, I led a Bible study at a large, local law firm. A number of the attorneys who attended were not yet Christians, or appeared...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Should Christians Obey Face Mask Laws in Church?
A week ago I received an email from a person, whose state required the wearing of a face mask in any public place, and the leaders of her...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 5, 20205 min read
A Black Influencer Answers Nine Common Racism Questions
I don’t even pretend I understand racism, black culture or the black experience enough to write thoughtfully about what’s going on in our...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 28, 20207 min read
Can Believers Make-Up New Commands That God Expects To Be Obeyed?
A number of years back, I took four young men to Europe for ten days of teaching history and a biblical worldview. It was a great time...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 21, 20203 min read
Justice is What Love Looks Like in Public
In 2018 in Montgomery, Alabama, the “Lynching Museum” opened to the public. Formally called the National Memorial for Peace and Justice,...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 14, 20203 min read
Can Christians Actually Hinder “the Kingdom From Coming?”
If you haven’t read last week’s blog, this one won’t make much sense. Yes, Christians can actually hinder God’s will being done on earth...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 7, 20205 min read
Can Christians Actually Cause “The Kingdom to Come?”
“In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. Jesus answered, “I tell you...
Clare DeGraaf
May 31, 20206 min read
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