Clare DeGraafAug 25, 20146 minUnaccompanied, 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...
Clare DeGraafAug 18, 20143 minThe New and Extra-Biblical “We Will Serve the Lord!”Joshua once said, what many of us have declared for our families, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua...
Clare DeGraafAug 11, 20144 minWhy Should Christians Care What Others Do “Behind Closed Doors?”Why should Christians care what gays do behind closed doors? If it’s a sin – it’s their sin. In any case, doesn’t affect you! If you’ve...
Clare DeGraafAug 4, 20143 minI’m a Christian! (and other false claims made by “Christian cults”)A few months ago, I met with a great young man, bright and articulate, who introduced himself as a Christian. But, 10 minutes into the...
Clare DeGraafJul 28, 20143 minAre You Sending Mixed Messages?If this question were asked of your children, ages 14-19, what do you think their answer would be? What do you believe your mother and...
Clare DeGraafJul 21, 20144 minChanging Sides (The Story of Salvation)I’ve been meeting with a gifted athlete and student, not yet a believer. He was raised in the church, so he knows the storyline, but...
Clare DeGraafJul 14, 20143 minWhat House Rules Should Apply to Children Who Are Home From College?Healthy parents want their children to learn to live independently. However, when they return home, we often treat them as the children...
Clare DeGraafJul 7, 20143 minAnother Great Question Every Christian Should Ask ThemselvesThere’s a little book someone put me on to entitled, True Friendship, by Vaughan Roberts. There’s a question he asks in it that reminded...
Clare DeGraafJun 30, 20144 minWere you raised by a legalist?Many of the men I mentor were raised by legalistic parents or in a legalistic church. While they believe legalism isn’t spiritually...