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Do Christians Who Commit Suicide Go to Heaven?
I’ve had the privilege of meeting a half a dozen or more Christians in my lifetime who were seriously contemplating ending their lives....
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 11, 20195 min read
What Does it Mean to Become More Like (the Actual 1st Century) Jesus?
This is a guest blog by Dr. Preston Sprinkle. Preston has a PhD in New Testament, taught at Cedarville and Eternity Bible Colleges and...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 4, 20195 min read
The Confession of a Recovering Martha
In Luke we have this familiar story: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 28, 20193 min read
What If There Is Nothing After Death?
A few weeks ago, I gathered with our older grandchildren (high school and college) for what they call Papa School. They suggest topics...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Why All the Fascination with the “End Times?”
Our Single Adults pastor used to joke, the most three popular topics for unmarried Christians were; End Times Sex Sex in the End Times...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 14, 20193 min read
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 7, 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 31, 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 24, 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 17, 20183 min read
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