Clare DeGraafJun 27, 20132 minQuestionsQ: A group in our church is discussing The 10 Second Rule. A few people in our group believe that you need to have a good attitude about...
Clare DeGraafJun 24, 20135 minA Pecking Order of Sins“Clare, aren’t all sins equal?” That was the question posed by a guy I was meeting with who was trying to justify a serious sin he had...
Clare DeGraafJun 20, 20132 minQuestionsQ: “Your book, The 10 Second Rule has changed my life, but I have a problem. I picked up a female hitchhiker last week in response to...
Clare DeGraafJun 17, 20134 minWomen Leadership in the ChurchA few weeks ago, I was asked by a follower of my blog to present my “elevator speech” on the role of women in church leadership. I’m not...
Clare DeGraafJun 13, 20131 minQuestionsQ “My husband and I were in a movie recently and I had the impression to leave because of the profane language. He whispered, “Let’s...
Clare DeGraafJun 10, 20131 minA Gift for Father’s DayFor Father’s Only! Just this past month, I met with a father of two, who made a series of sinful and stupid choices that unless God...
Clare DeGraafJun 8, 20131 minQuestions About The 10 Second Rule from ReadersQ “My wife had one of your 10 Second Rule impressions that we should help someone out financially in a small way. I didn’t think we...
Clare DeGraafJun 3, 20133 minA Warning About “Buts”Have you ever thought about the power of the simple word “but”? Sometime ago, I met with a young married couple who were obviously having...
Clare DeGraafMay 27, 20135 minLoving an “Unlovable” Spouse or Other Family MembersI no longer love my husband. I’m not looking to get out of this marriage, but he’s selfish, insensitive to my needs and feelings and a...