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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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Context: The Key to True Understanding
Last week, I took five of our older grandchildren (ages 13-16) to dinner to discuss communism, socialism, and the democratic/free market...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 3, 20134 min read
Manners Matter
A few weeks ago I had a young guy I was mentoring in my car, on our way to have a meal together. As I was talking, he pulled out his cell...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 27, 20134 min read
The Danger to your Faith of Being “Liked”
Last year I was traveling with a small group of college seniors through Europe teaching history and a biblical worldview. After a worship...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 20, 20133 min read
Five Ideas to Transform your Worship Next Sunday
When was the last time you thought about what God himself thinks of your hour and ten minutes of worship each Sunday? While I can’t know...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 13, 20134 min read
How does God speak to us?
Having written a book on obeying God when he gives us an impression to do something, I get the “but exactly how does he do that?”...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 6, 20134 min read
Developing a Ministry of Prayer for Healing in Your Church
Every church believes God heals people. And, every church encourages prayer for the sick. But, do the elders of your church pray for the...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 29, 20133 min read
A Thoughtful, Biblical Response to Same-Sex Attraction, Marriage and the Church
There is a tsunami coming at the evangelical church. It’s the gender-orientation and gay marriage debate. This is not a tsunami we can...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 25, 20131 min read
Dear Michael – a Parent’s Letter to a Gay Son
Twice in the last year I’ve been asked what I would say in a letter to a gay son or daughter that was true to the Bible, intellectually...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 22, 20135 min read
Your Daughter (or Son) is Thinking of Marrying a Non-Christian?
Sooner or later, almost every family will be faced with what to do about a son, daughter, or grandchild, who has fallen in love with...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 15, 20134 min read
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