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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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Clare DeGraaf
Nov 20, 20234 min read
What's Your Subtitle?
Contrary to your mother’s assurances, the general public does in fact judge books by their covers. “When you enter a bookstore, what...
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Clare DeGraaf
Nov 13, 20234 min read
Men and Fear
Last week I met with two very successful, Christian men, both workaholics and I made this statement to test their reaction; Most...
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Clare DeGraaf
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Some Words Wear Out
Based on how you live your life, what you’re passionate about, how you care for others and spend your discretionary time and money, would...
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Clare DeGraaf
Oct 30, 20234 min read
The Fear of God
What does it mean to fear God? I was asked that question recently by a relatively new Christian; He’d been brought to faith, attracted by...
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Clare DeGraaf
Oct 23, 20235 min read
Raising Fear-less Children
“What can we do to help our children or grandchildren grow up with less fear and anxiety?”That’s a question asked of me recently by a...
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Clare DeGraaf
Oct 16, 20234 min read
Is God Our Friend?
Frankly, I cringe a little every time I hear Christians singing, “I am a friend of God.” It’s not that the Bible doesn’t use those words...
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Clare DeGraaf
Oct 9, 20234 min read
Evangelism and The Spiritual Journey Toward God, - Part II
Here are two very important questions to consider when we think of the faith journey; “What triggers a decision to be born again, a...
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Clare DeGraaf
Oct 2, 20234 min read
Evangelism and The Spiritual Journey Toward God, - Part I
How does a Calvinist evangelize? That was the question asked of me in a Q and A session after I spoke at a church a few years ago. My...
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jimtendero
Sep 25, 20232 min read
Why Do You Think God Keeps You Alive?
Last week I met with a church planter living in Toronto, planting churches among "Persian" muslims. We've met a couple of times a year...
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