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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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Why Your Children May Not Adopt, “The Faith of Their Fathers” (and What You Can Do About It)
For two decades, I’ve spent a lot of time with college and post-college “Christians.” Many of them grew up in the church, from good...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 12, 20174 min read
The Myths That Not-Yet-Christians Believe About God
It should come as no surprise that people who are not-yet-Christians have accepted and therefore repeat things about God they believe are...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 5, 20173 min read
“The Bible Clearly Says…” and Other Things Christians Often Say
It’s stunning how often I hear grown Christians claim “the Bible clearly says” something that other Christians believe it “clearly says,”...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 29, 20173 min read
Myths That Many Christians Believe
It’s surprising how often I’ll hear Christians repeating a “truth” that the Bible does not support. Worse yet, repeating a truth that is...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 22, 20173 min read
Guest Blog – Does The Bible Really Prohibit Sex Outside of Marriage
By Dr. Preston Sprinkle God loves sex. The first two commands recorded in the Bible are “have dominion over creation,” and then “be...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 15, 20175 min read
Discussion Eight: Our Church – Changing The Culture In Your Church
(This is the eighth in a series of eight readings and discussion questions, that make up “Leading Your Church to be as Gay-Friendly as...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 8, 201712 min read
Discussion Seven: What We Believe The Bible Teaches About Human Sexuality: A Sample Statement On Hu
(This is the seventh in a series of eight readings and discussion questions, that make up “Leading Your Church to be as Gay-Friendly as...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 1, 20179 min read
Discussion Six: “Why Not Let LGBTQ Men And Women Marry?”
(This is the sixth in a series of eight readings and discussion questions, that make up “Leading Your Church to be as Gay-Friendly as the...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 25, 201615 min read
Are You Sure You Really Want a King?
Many years ago, Dr. John Guest, an English evangelist came to the U.S. to preach the gospel. Upon arriving in Philadelphia, he stayed...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 22, 20162 min read
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