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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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When Your Spiritual Life Goes Flat
I’ve been asked often if I ever have times when my spiritual life feels flat and I don’t feel God’s presence. Of course I do. I’ve never...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 20, 20173 min read
Evangelism and the Spiritual Journey Toward God – Part Two
How does a Calvinist evangelize? That was the question asked of me in a Q and A session after I spoke at a church a few years ago. My...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 13, 20174 min read
Evangelism and the Spiritual Journey Toward God – Part One
Here are two very important questions to consider when we think of the faith journey; “What triggers a decision to be born again, a...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 6, 20174 min read
Four Do’s and Don’ts When Introducing Jesus to Non-Christians
In last week’s blog, you read comments from a number of non-Christians about what they think of Christians who try to evangelize them....
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 30, 20174 min read
What Non-Christians Want Christians to Understand
I ran across this sobering blog by John Shore, thoughtful Christians who are serious about reaching their non-Christian friends ought to...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 23, 20176 min read
Playing “King of the Mountain” with God
No true Christian would ever consciously dare try to unseat God or to replace him as king of their life. However, as a practical matter,...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 16, 20173 min read
The Confession of a Grace Abuser
Our daughter, Megan, has a blog entitled: This is me Being Real. Well, this is me being real. Here’s what goes on in my head and heart...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 9, 20175 min read
The “Other” 10 Second Rule
The following is a blog by Rob Parsons, a British pastor/teacher. I found his ideas both biblical and practical. Over the years, I’ve...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 2, 20174 min read
Most Christians are Violating the 1st Commandment
“You shall have no other God’s before me.” Exodus 20:3 When I begin mentoring a man seriously, I’ll often ask them this, “Make a list of...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 25, 20175 min read
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