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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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Fasting 2.0!
Almost no Christians I know fasts anymore. Oh, maybe at Lent, or on a special occasion for decision-making. Fasting is out of vogue. And...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 15, 20194 min read
The “Other” 10 Second Rule
The following is a blog written by Rob Parsons, an author and blogger at www.careforthefamily.org.uk. The ten-second rule – preventing...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 8, 20194 min read
Should Your Pastor Have a Sabbatical?
The Senior Pastor of my church takes a one-month “study break” every year. But that’s not a sabbatical. A sabbatical is an extended...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 1, 201913 min read
Should Christians “Follow Their Heart?”
Oprah Winfrey popularized the slogan, “Follow your heart.” It sounds so romantic, inspirational, American and even Christian. But should...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 25, 20193 min read
Will We Be Punished In Heaven?
A guest blog post from Chip Ingram The Bible tells us that in Heaven, all believers will stand before the judgment seat of Christ so that...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 18, 20194 min read
What Happens When Christians Fail to Forgive Others?
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 11, 20194 min read
Love Your Enemies
Every Christian knows the following teaching of Jesus, but let’s be honest, very few of us have much interest in actually doing that....
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 4, 20193 min read
The Deafening Silence of Evangelicals on Racism and Hateful Talk
Fellow followers of Jesus, have we actually forgotten these commands of the Bible?; “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 28, 20193 min read
Poly-What? And Who Cares?
This is a true story (with names changed) from a Christian Reformed denominational draft paper on human sexuality: During Sunday worship,...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 21, 20196 min read
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