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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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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...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 17, 20133 min read
Fifty Shades of Beige
Christian leaders and pastors have been speaking out lately against a new, fast growing genre’ of novels which have been labeled, “mommy...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 10, 20134 min read
How to Kill Your Self
There have been times I’ve been kind or generous, not out of genuine love, but simply because I value my reputation for being kind and...
Clare DeGraaf
Feb 3, 20135 min read
Downloading Truth
Information technology people have a saying, “Garbage in – Garbage out”. That means you can’t expect good results from bad input. The...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 27, 20134 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...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 20, 20135 min read
New City Catechism
When I was a kid, I was force-marched to church every Wednesday evening for years and made to memorize the Heidelberg Catechism. It’s...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 16, 20131 min read
Teaching your children greater appreciation for God’s Laws
“I want you to go out and play a game of basketball and the only rule is that there are no rules.” Those were the only instructions given...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 13, 20135 min read
“You can’t legislate morality” – REALLY?
A few weeks ago in response to the Newtown shootings, Wayne LaPierre, the vice-president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) went...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 6, 20134 min read
Twelve Questions Every Thoughtful Christian Should Ask Themselves Annually
Was I a good investment for God this year? I’m serious! Have you ever thought of your life as a love gift Jesus gave to the Father for...
Clare DeGraaf
Jan 1, 20133 min read
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