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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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Making your Teaching Memorable
For years, I’ve made a study of some of the most effective ways to teach the Bible and a biblical worldview. I’m still a student myself...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 31, 20143 min read
Unaccompanied, Illegal Child Immigrants: What Would Jesus Do?
I was recently asked by a small group I was teaching, if the Bible had anything to say that would be helpful to understand how Christians...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 24, 20146 min read
The New and Extra-Biblical “We Will Serve the Lord!”
Joshua once said, what many of us have declared for our families, “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 17, 20143 min read
Why Should Christians Care What Others Do “Behind Closed Doors?”
Why should Christians care what gays do behind closed doors? If it’s a sin – it’s their sin. In any case, doesn’t affect you! If you’ve...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 10, 20144 min read
I’m a Christian! (and other false claims made by “Christian cults”)
A few months ago, I met with a great young man, bright and articulate, who introduced himself as a Christian. But, 10 minutes into the...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 3, 20143 min read
Are You Sending Mixed Messages?
If this question were asked of your children, ages 14-19, what do you think their answer would be? What do you believe your mother and...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 27, 20143 min read
Changing Sides (The Story of Salvation)
I’ve been meeting with a gifted athlete and student, not yet a believer. He was raised in the church, so he knows the storyline, but...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 20, 20144 min read
What House Rules Should Apply to Children Who Are Home From College?
Healthy parents want their children to learn to live independently. However, when they return home, we often treat them as the children...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 13, 20143 min read
Another Great Question Every Christian Should Ask Themselves
There’s a little book someone put me on to entitled, True Friendship, by Vaughan Roberts. There’s a question he asks in it that reminded...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 6, 20143 min read
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