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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
Sep 18, 20233 min read
What's All The Fuss Over Pronouns?
The truth is, it's more than a fuss. Just last month I met with a ministry for which I've helped raise money which serves the poor. All...
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Clare DeGraaf
Sep 11, 20234 min read
Common Myths About LGBTQ+ People Part II
Last week I address three of the most common myths held by Christians about LGBTQ people. Here are a few more. Myth #4 LGBTQ people are a...
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Clare DeGraaf
Sep 4, 20233 min read
Commons Myths About LGBTQ+ People
I've been learning, writing and teaching Christians about LGBTQ people for the last eight years. And most of the people I meet with are...
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Clare DeGraaf
Aug 28, 20234 min read
Major Objections to Christianity and Thoughtful Responses
Almost no Christian not a theologian, or pastor is a good enough apologist to answer all the questions being asked by Non-Christians, or...
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jimtendero
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Have Your Adult Children Stopped Attending Church?
Church attendance has been on the decline for decades. Every pastor knows that and those of us who have adult children or have Christian...
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jimtendero
Aug 14, 20232 min read
"Orbiting" Christians
Last week I received a story in my Apple News feed of a dating phenom called "orbiting". Apparently a single man or woman who continues...
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jimtendero
Aug 7, 20234 min read
"You Can't Legislate Morally" - REALLY?
A few years ago in response to the Newtown shootings, Wayne LaPierre, the president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) went before...
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jimtendero
Jul 31, 20232 min read
Be Careful What You Trust God For
A few weeks ago I met with two older Christian men who own a good sized business. They lost four major customers in the last few years....
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jimtendero
Jul 24, 20234 min read
Christian Leadership
Last year a fine Christian man came to me for guidance. He had recently been elected to be president of his church's elder board, or...
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