Clare DeGraafJul 29, 20132 minSpiritual Mentoring Tip #1For the next month, instead of a blog, twice each week, I’ll be posting practical ideas for being a more effective and fruitful spiritual...
Clare DeGraafJul 25, 20135 minFinding the Right Spiritual Mentor and Getting Started on the Right FootIf you’ve ever thought about mentoring or getting a mentor, the toughest part is getting started. So, where do you begin? (By the way,...
Clare DeGraafJul 22, 20134 minMy “Cliff’s Notes” on Spiritual MentoringWhen I came to faith at age 31 I knew I needed a spiritual mentor – someone to disciple me. Up until then, I’d been a cultural Christian....
Clare DeGraafJul 18, 20131 minQuestionsQ: Do you advise praying for 10 second rule impressions or just letting them happen? Julie A: The answer is both. I do pray for God...
Clare DeGraafJul 15, 20135 minYoga and the Martial Arts – Should Christians Practice Either?I was asked by a reader to comment on whether or not Christians should practice or participate in either yoga or the martial arts. My...
Clare DeGraafJul 11, 20132 minQuestionsQ: Every time I hear someone say, “God told me to do… whatever,” I want to run for cover. I’m generally skeptical. What should I say to...
Clare DeGraafJul 8, 20133 minHow to “Lose” GracefullyA few weeks ago, I was trying my best to persuade a group of Christian leaders of my church to take a course of action that I believed...
Clare DeGraafJul 3, 20131 minQuestionsQ: Aside from giving some money to a few men with “need work” signs, I’ve not had many 10 second rule impressions. Is that normal? Todd...
Clare DeGraafJul 1, 20135 minIt’s 6:00 a.m., Do Your Children Know Where You Are?The title of this blog is an actual question I asked a group of parents recently. The question gets to the heart of leaving a spiritual...