Clare DeGraafSep 3, 20124 minA “Christian Bar Mitzvah”Last September my son-in-law, Tony, several other men and myself gathered around our thirteen year old grandson, Max, laid hands on him,...
Clare DeGraafAug 27, 20125 minGodparentsA half dozen years ago I was invited to dinner by a local pastor and his wife, who I deeply respect and know well. They were expecting a...
Clare DeGraafAug 20, 20126 minProactively Addressing Stressful Money Issues with FamilyHave you ever had a family member or close friend come to you repeatedly needing just one more, “temporary loan”? It seems that almost...
Clare DeGraafAug 13, 20125 minResolving Disputes Using Binding ArbitrationIf you’ve ever been involved with another person in a business, partnership, lease, a loan or joint investment, it always starts out with...
Clare DeGraafAug 6, 20125 minResolving Disputes with ChristiansLast week I blogged on lawsuits. This week, I’d like to get right to the issue of how I and others have resolved financial issues outside...
Clare DeGraafJul 30, 20125 minChristians and LawsuitsThe couple sat in my office and poured their heart out. Their siblings were tearing the family business apart, sucking a great living...
Clare DeGraafJul 23, 20129 minThe Gift of Tongues and Other Sign Gifts“I believe that all the gifts of the Spirit are alive and well in the world today. I’m also not a charismatic – that is I’m not aware...
Clare DeGraafJul 16, 20124 minMany ways to God?“My son believes there may be many ways to God, including other religions. I know that’s not true but what do I say to him?” The man...
Clare DeGraafJul 9, 20126 minA Spiritual Continental DivideEven if they say they are Christians, your children or grandchildren, may believe in a different God than you do! For the last two weeks...