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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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Perhaps We Need New Spiritual Songs, for Non-Believers!
Have you ever been embarrassed in church, because your teenage children were barely moving their lips when singing? Later, in the car on...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 2, 20153 min read
God Isn’t My Co-pilot
When I was a kid, I watched a lot of black and white war movies on TV. My parents didn’t seem to care because WWII especially, was a...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 26, 20154 min read
Dark Arrow and Light Arrows
“Alright Clare, I have a very important and potentially tough meeting today. Exactly what does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit in...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 19, 20154 min read
What’s Your “Life Verse?”
This verse reminds me that I can bring God glory by how I live. But the inverse is also true. By not living virtuously, I can actually...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 12, 20153 min read
How Much “Bad Theology” Can you Believe and Still be Saved?
Thirty years ago, as a new follower of Jesus, I went with several reformed pastors in my city, to the World Conference on the Holy Spirit...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 5, 20153 min read
Why Men Struggle with Prayer
I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 35 years now and still struggle with having a deep prayer life – consistently. I have days while...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 29, 20144 min read
Kissing the Face of God
I have a gift for you! This is one of the most moving and worshipful Christmas videos I’ve ever seen. It’s a wonderful reminder of...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 22, 20141 min read
Would Jesus Own a Handgun?
The subject of guns is a touchy one for Christians. Our feelings about them are often wrapped up with a love for hunting, concern about...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 15, 20144 min read
Does the Bible Permit Divorce for Abuse?
As an elder, I’ve seen an alarming trend the last 20 years, it’s the number of Christian women divorcing their husbands for verbal,...
Clare DeGraaf
Dec 8, 20145 min read
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