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“Bathroom Bills?” – 4 Things You’ll Want to Know to Dialogue Wisely on This Issue
The so-called “Bathroom Bills” passed by a number of cities and states have been big news recently. The state of North Carolina is the...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 24, 20165 min read
Finding a Spiritual Mentor
By far the most difficult part of finding a spiritual mentor is having the courage to ask. Men in particular, fear rejection more than...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 17, 20164 min read
Becoming a Spiritual Mentor
Someone you know right now needs a spiritual mentor. They may not use those words, or even know exactly what they need. But most younger...
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 10, 20164 min read
Have You Been Waiting for a Sign From God?
Ken Davis, a Christian comedian, tells a humorous story of a Christian who gets on an empty city bus, walks to the rear, and sits down....
Clare DeGraaf
Apr 3, 20163 min read
Five Ways to Help You and Your Family Keep Easter “Alive” All Year Long!
I love Easter because it’s the most important day in the Christian calendar. And I’m wrapping Good Friday, the day Christ died, under the...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 27, 20163 min read
The Dangers of Claiming Promises, God Never Made to You
A few years back, I met with a man considering a new job in California, moving there with his family. While the job and move sounded...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 20, 20163 min read
Dealing With Difficult People in the Church
Do you have a friend or parent, who’s always suspicious of everyone’s motives, especially leaders of the church? A few years ago, the...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 13, 20165 min read
Are Your Conversations a “Snorkel or Scuba Dive?”
Last month, I attended the memorial service of a man everyone who knew him, admired. Scott was a faithful husband, father, successful...
Clare DeGraaf
Mar 6, 20163 min read
A Cure for “Beige, Secular Christianity”
Last year, I spoke at a women’s conference, sharing my spiritual journey from beige-Christianity to actually being in love with Jesus. A...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 28, 20164 min read
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