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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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Don’t Let Your Right Hand Know What Your Left Hand is Doing
In the last month, I’ve been on the campuses of three Christian colleges. I noticed that every one had buildings named after their...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 2, 20143 min read
Is Bankruptcy Scriptural?
My father declared personal bankruptcy when I was a child. However, I grew to respect my parents even more when I learned how they...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 26, 20145 min read
Having thoughtful Discussions with older Children About War
With ISIS in the headlines and reports of thousands of Iraqis fleeing for their lives, it’s an appropriate time to have a conversation...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 19, 20142 min read
13 Important Questions to Ask Before You Say “Yes” to Serving on a Ministry Board
Let’s be honest, it’s flattering to be asked to serve on the Board of Directors of a Christian ministry, especially a large one. I know...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 12, 20142 min read
Searching for a “Safe Dad” or “Safe Mother”
Last year, I was introduced to a great ministry for men, The New Canaan Society http://www.newcanaansociety.org (At the end of this blog...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 5, 20143 min read
Most “Statements of Faith,” Make Me Nervous
When I say Statements of Faith, I mean those lists of what various churches or ministries believe the Bible teaches about God, humans,...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 28, 20144 min read
The Deaf – What you Don’t Know About the Largest Unreachable People Group in the World!
This morning as I finish this blog, I’m in Kenya staring out my hotel window, thinking about the Deaf. They are one of the largest...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 21, 20145 min read
Passing on the Disciplines of True Worship to your Children?
I recently met with a frustrated father of teenagers. Most Sundays, it was like pulling teeth to get their kids to go to church. So, I...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 14, 20144 min read
The Dangers of Getting “Good Advice”
When you have an important decision to make, to whom do you go for wise, godly counsel? Years ago, a pastor I knew called me to ask my...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 7, 20143 min read
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