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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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Perhaps God is Speaking Through Your “Donkey”
There’s an interesting story in Numbers 22:21-35. You really should read it now unless you’re very familiar with it. It’s the story of...
Clare DeGraaf
May 24, 20203 min read
A Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
I received a call this week from the Director of Men’s Ministry at my church in Grand Rapids. This was his question; “With families...
Clare DeGraaf
May 17, 20204 min read
What Martin Luther Can Teach Us About Coronavirus
Things are beginning to open up in the U.S. after several months of this current shut-down. But Dr. Anthony Fauci expects a second wave...
Clare DeGraaf
May 10, 20204 min read
Asking Your Children or Grandchildren Dangerous Questions
I’ve spent almost 40 years mentoring men, many of them young men – high school and college age. Then a number of years ago, my wife...
Clare DeGraaf
May 3, 20204 min read
Christian Ambassador or Tourist?
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” 2 Corinthians 5:20a Jesus was a storyteller....
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 26, 20205 min read
Three Best Practices for Mentoring
The follow is a blog written by Rick Woolworth, (Yes, those Woolworth’s!) Rick left Wall Street decades ago to promote mentoring of men. ...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 19, 202012 min read
Anxiety – Is It A Sin?
With the Coronavirus killing tens of thousands of people, a number of Christians have asked me if being anxious is a sin. Is it a sin to...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 12, 20204 min read
Serving Good Friday Communion to Your Family in Isolation
With our families in isolation this Good Friday and Easter, and if your church is not live streaming a communion celebration, you may...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 9, 20204 min read
All the Trees Are Coming Down!
With the world in turmoil, how in the world do we find peace? Where is God in all of this? Tim Keller, in a video conference on March...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 5, 20203 min read
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