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“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 30, 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 23, 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 16, 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 9, 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 2, 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 26, 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
Discussion Five: Eight Popular Reasons Given For The Affirming View
(This is the fifth 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 19, 201615 min read
Discussion Four: How Affirming Christians Interpret The Bible Differently
(This is the forth 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 12, 201615 min read
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