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Good Friday Revisited: Jesus Deserved to Die
This past week, I met with a young Christian who asked why Jesus, innocent of any sin had to die on the cross. Here’s how our dialogue...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 16, 20172 min read
Christians Don’t Encourage Singleness Enough
“I can’t believe Mary’s daughter still isn’t married. She’s 32, has a great job, loves the Lord and nice looking. You’d think there would...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 9, 20173 min read
Engineering a More Purposeful Life
This blog is primarily for men, but applicable for every true follower of Jesus. Have you noticed that nearly all the great stories...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 2, 20173 min read
The Rise of the “Sovereign Self”
Before you get all riled up over the millennial generation’s drift to moral self-governing, let’s first understand the problem and then...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 26, 20173 min read
We Are Often the Average of Our Five Closest Friends
I’ve been reflecting on a statement I heard a few months back. A trusted friend said, “we (Christians) are the average of our five...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 19, 20173 min read
Sanctuary Churches: Right or Wrong?
Last weeks blog was on the topic of Sanctuary Cities. These are U.S. cities who’ve made the decision to not co-operate with Immigration...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 12, 20173 min read
Sanctuary Cities; What Should Christians Think?
What is a sanctuary city? There’s no official, legal definition of a sanctuary city, because various so called “sanctuary cities” have...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 5, 20174 min read
What if You’re Invited to a Gay Wedding?
A few weeks ago, I spent time with two friends, one of whom has a gay brother. I was asked, “How should I respond if I’m ever invited to...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 26, 20173 min read
Teaching your children greater appreciation for God’s Laws
This blog is a follow-up to last week’s (February 13, 2017). It will make more sense if you read that first. “I want you to go out and...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 19, 20175 min read
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