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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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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 17, 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 10, 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 3, 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 26, 20175 min read
A Warning From Jesus About a Sin Most Christians Long to Commit
“Then he told them a story: A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 19, 20172 min read
Most of Us Have the Reputation We Deserve
I once had a conversation with a very successful man, who had a horrible reputation in the business community. He also claimed to be a...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 12, 20172 min read
The Lie We’d All Like to Believe
I’m sure someone else is (or will) help them. There it is. The lie we’d all like to believe. A few weeks back, I was with two men I had...
Clare DeGraaf
Jun 5, 20172 min read
Gender Fluidity
As a parent or grandparent it would be a serious mistake to dismiss the importance of gender fluidity to your children or grandchildren!...
Clare DeGraaf
May 29, 20173 min read
Everyone is Gay!
Several weeks ago, I received a desperate call from our daughter at the public high school several of our grandchildren attend. All the...
Clare DeGraaf
May 22, 20174 min read
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