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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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3/4 Time
A decade ago, Bob Buford wrote a wonderful book called Half-time. In it, he begs Christian men and women approaching middle age, to...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 16, 20154 min read
10 Things You Can Do to Prevent Pedophilia in the Church
We found out recently that an adult member of our church had intentionally touched a child sexually, and repeatedly. As an elder, I was...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 9, 20154 min read
Should You Die, Have You Left Instructions to the Guardians of Your Children?
Almost every parent I know has made a legal decision about who the guardians of their children will be, if both of them die. Here’s my...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 2, 20153 min read
Six Important Questions Every Wife Should Ask About Estate Planning and Retirement
It still surprises me how often good, Christian, married men die, unexpectedly, and their wives have to scramble desperately to figure...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 26, 20152 min read
Have You Had a Family Meeting on Inheritance Issues?
Twice in the last 15 years, we’ve held family meetings to discuss inheritance and we’re about to have our third. As an advisor and...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 19, 20155 min read
Topic #6: 7 Things You Can Do to Help Your Church Get Ahead of the Curve on LGBT Issues
“Even for those Christians who agree that homosexual practice is contrary to the will of God, there is very little agreement on how we...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 12, 20156 min read
Topic #5: Teaching Your Children to Think Biblically and Respond Wisely
One of the real dangers of being parents today, is that you never really know all the ideas your children are being exposed to. This is...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 8, 20155 min read
Topic #4: Not All Homosexuals are Alike
A few years ago, I began attending a series of lectures at a local Christian college on the general topic of homosexuality. The...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 5, 20156 min read
Topic #3: “Why Not Let Homosexuals Marry?”
With the legalization of same sex marriage on June 26, 2015, by the Supreme Court, you might think this blog is irrelevant. However, just...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 1, 20157 min read
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