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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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Christian Tourists
Would the people who know you best consider you a Christian tourist or an ambassador for the kingdom of God? I threw this question out to...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 11, 20125 min read
Do Christians have the Right to Die “Naturally”?
“I’m not sure what to do about my father”, said my friend. “He’s mid 80’s, his health is failing and he can’t live on his own safely...
Clare DeGraaf
Nov 4, 20125 min read
Is God’s love really unconditional?
“God’s love for us is unconditional. It never changes regardless of what we do or don’t do. He loves us just the way we are.” I recently...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 28, 20125 min read
Letting go of the “Nut” in your life
When I meet with “driven” men, or those in a tough spot in their marriage or whose spiritual life feels flat and lifeless to them, I’ll...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 21, 20124 min read
Christians ought to be in the Salvation Business
I was having a discussion at dinner a few weeks ago with a group of young Christian leaders who were a bit shocked to hear me say, “Every...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 14, 20124 min read
Being an Advocate for the Poor
Two decades ago a man I deeply admire asked this penetrating question of me, “Is there anyone right now praising God for you because...
Clare DeGraaf
Oct 7, 20127 min read
“Senseless” Suffering – Part II
How in the world could a loving God allow this kind of thing to happen? That question was voiced in anger by a pastor from Seattle as a...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 30, 20125 min read
“Senseless” Suffering – Part I
For the last two weeks, I’ve blogged on the biblical view of death for a believer. This blog and next week’s, addresses why believers...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 23, 20127 min read
What happens after death?
Three times in the last few weeks I’ve been asked by good Christians to help them explain to their teenage and college age children what...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 16, 20125 min read
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