Having thoughtful Discussions with older Children About War
With ISIS in the headlines and reports of thousands of Iraqis fleeing for their lives, it’s an appropriate time to have a conversation...
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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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Clare DeGraaf
- Oct 13, 2014
- 2 min
13 Important Questions to Ask Before You Say “Yes” to Serving on a Ministry Board
Let’s be honest, it’s flattering to be asked to serve on the Board of Directors of a Christian ministry, especially a large one. I know...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Oct 6, 2014
- 3 min
Searching for a “Safe Dad” or “Safe Mother”
Last year, I was introduced to a great ministry for men, The New Canaan Society http://www.newcanaansociety.org (At the end of this blog...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Sep 29, 2014
- 4 min
Most “Statements of Faith,” Make Me Nervous
When I say Statements of Faith, I mean those lists of what various churches or ministries believe the Bible teaches about God, humans,...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Sep 22, 2014
- 5 min
The Deaf – What you Don’t Know About the Largest Unreachable People Group in the World!
This morning as I finish this blog, I’m in Kenya staring out my hotel window, thinking about the Deaf. They are one of the largest...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Sep 15, 2014
- 4 min
Passing on the Disciplines of True Worship to your Children?
I recently met with a frustrated father of teenagers. Most Sundays, it was like pulling teeth to get their kids to go to church. So, I...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Sep 8, 2014
- 3 min
The Dangers of Getting “Good Advice”
When you have an important decision to make, to whom do you go for wise, godly counsel? Years ago, a pastor I knew called me to ask my...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Sep 1, 2014
- 3 min
Making your Teaching Memorable
For years, I’ve made a study of some of the most effective ways to teach the Bible and a biblical worldview. I’m still a student myself...
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Clare DeGraaf
- Aug 25, 2014
- 6 min
Unaccompanied, Illegal Child Immigrants: What Would Jesus Do?
I was recently asked by a small group I was teaching, if the Bible had anything to say that would be helpful to understand how Christians...
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