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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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A Divorced Woman’s Response To My Blog
Clare, I’m writing this to you, not necessarily as a comment. If you’d like to discuss some of this… I welcome it. I’m divorced… and...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 25, 20184 min read
Thinking About A Divorce? Think Again.
I’m guessing that you’ve also heard these pain-filled words from a family member or friend and found yourself at a loss as to what to...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 18, 20185 min read
Re-thinking What It Means to be “Devoted to Doing Good.”
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 11, 20182 min read
Seven Reasons Christians Shouldn’t Play the Lottery
I’ve never blogged on the subject of gambling and the lottery, because specific prohibitions against both, in the Bible are rather thin....
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 4, 20183 min read
There Are Some Things You Should Never Trust Jesus For
That was a statement I made standing before 150 high school students one Sunday morning at my church, a few years back. I didn’t throw...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 28, 20184 min read
Most Christians Don’t Have a Sabbath Anymore!
There was a time in my lifetime that Christians observed Sabbath Day, a day of rest and worship – no work. It felt a little legalistic...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 21, 20183 min read
Will You Have the Lord’s Favor in 2018?
Carnal Christians: These are people who believe themselves to be Christians, who are still slaves to sin. They don’t just struggle with...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 14, 20183 min read
What If There Is No God?
I’ve been asked these questions many times, “Clare, what if you’re wrong? What if, after death there is nothing – no heaven, no hell?...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 7, 20182 min read
A New Year’s Resolution, That Will Literally Change Your Life
I run into very few men who memorize scripture anymore. It’s just a whole lot easier to open your phone and find whatever verse you need....
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 31, 20175 min read
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