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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
Jan 19, 20143 min read
Consensual Hypocrisy – Part I
Sin is the most theologically correct answer to the question of “why” we’re hypocrites, but that’s too easy. There’s a reason why a...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jan 12, 20143 min read
Four Characteristics of Control Freaks
Most of us know controlling people. But it’s rare that any of us see ourselves as controlling. I’ve always been driven. I still am. But,...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jan 5, 20144 min read
What Role are You Auditioning For?
I was having coffee a few weeks ago with a mid-30’s, very successful businessman who considers himself a Christian. (I don’t know him...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jan 1, 20144 min read
Should Everyone Go to College?
On Monday, I shared the story of me talking to two of our daughters into dropping out of college. This blog might make a little more...
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Clare DeGraaf
Dec 29, 20133 min read
Is it Wise to Encourage Your Kids to Attend College Right out of High School?
Several years ago, I went to lunch with a man whose son was finishing Christian high school in six months. I know their son. He’s bright,...
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Clare DeGraaf
Dec 22, 20133 min read
Who was Jesus, Before He was Jesus?
Yes, you read that right! What was the nature of the second member of the trinity before he was the God/Man Jesus? (By the way, only we...
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Clare DeGraaf
Dec 15, 20134 min read
“I just don’t care!”
A few months ago, I was having dinner with a few great kids – students at a local Christian college. We were talking about the...
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Clare DeGraaf
Dec 11, 20138 min read
Q&A from Readers on Homosexuality
Q. You wrote that you consider born again, celibate homosexuals your brothers and sisters in Christ. What about born-again homosexuals...
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Clare DeGraaf
Dec 8, 20135 min read
Three Out-Of-The-Box Ideas for the Church to begin Addressing the Gay Christian Dilemma
I was tempted to hold off blogging on this topic until after the Christmas holidays, but with kids’ home from college and families...
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