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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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Was Jesus “Soft On Crime?”
I think most Christians believe the God of the Old Testament was fearsome. He spoke from Mount Sinai words that terrified the Israelites....
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 6, 20194 min read
Moving Beyond the Weather
Tonight is New Years Eve and tomorrow, more food, drinks and perhaps watching sports. And of course, the conversations with family and...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 30, 20183 min read
What Gift Does Jesus Want From You This Christmas?
That Christmas is a season of giving gifts, goes without saying. But have you ever asked yourself or others this question; What gift does...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 23, 20183 min read
In God We Trust – Really?
The other day, I heard a Christian radio talk show host repeat our national motto, “In God we trust.” She said it as if it were true. I...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 16, 20183 min read
I Only Believe in Capital Punishment, The Way God Does
A few weeks ago, I got into a discussion with some young Christians who said they didn’t believe in the death penalty. “But do you...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 9, 20185 min read
A Common Sense Argument Against Human Evolution
Years ago, I was listening to an interview on NPR that startled me. The man being interviewed was the Director of The Center for...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 2, 20183 min read
When You Just Can’t Pray
I’ve had times when I’ve been so tired, angry or discouraged that I either couldn’t pray or it just felt hypocritical to do so. Sometimes...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 25, 20183 min read
Are Christians Supposed to be Communists?
Edited from a published article by David Bentley Hart It was in 1983 that I heard the distinguished Greek Orthodox historian Aristeides...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 18, 20184 min read
What Does the Phrase “Word of God” Actually Mean?
Evangelicals love the phrase “word of God” and when we use it, the most common meaning is the Bible. The Bible is the word of God. That’s...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 11, 20183 min read
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