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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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Why do bad things happen to good people?
That’s the question posed to me by my son, Tyler, and a group of his high school friends ten years ago following the death of a fellow...
Clare DeGraaf
Sep 9, 20125 min read
A “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 DeGraaf
Sep 2, 20124 min read
Godparents
A 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 DeGraaf
Aug 26, 20125 min read
Proactively Addressing Stressful Money Issues with Family
Have you ever had a family member or close friend come to you repeatedly needing just one more, “temporary loan”? It seems that almost...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 19, 20126 min read
Resolving Disputes Using Binding Arbitration
If you’ve ever been involved with another person in a business, partnership, lease, a loan or joint investment, it always starts out with...
Clare DeGraaf
Aug 12, 20125 min read
Resolving Disputes with Christians
Last 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 DeGraaf
Aug 5, 20125 min read
Christians and Lawsuits
The couple sat in my office and poured their heart out. Their siblings were tearing the family business apart, sucking a great living...
Clare DeGraaf
Jul 29, 20125 min read
The 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 DeGraaf
Jul 22, 20129 min read
Many 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 DeGraaf
Jul 15, 20124 min read
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