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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
Jul 24, 20135 min read
Finding the Right Spiritual Mentor and Getting Started on the Right Foot
If you’ve ever thought about mentoring or getting a mentor, the toughest part is getting started. So, where do you begin? (By the way,...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 21, 20134 min read
My “Cliff’s Notes” on Spiritual Mentoring
When I came to faith at age 31 I knew I needed a spiritual mentor – someone to disciple me. Up until then, I’d been a cultural Christian....
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 18, 20131 min read
Questions
Q: Do you advise praying for 10 second rule impressions or just letting them happen? Julie A: The answer is both. I do pray for God...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 14, 20135 min read
Yoga and the Martial Arts – Should Christians Practice Either?
I was asked by a reader to comment on whether or not Christians should practice or participate in either yoga or the martial arts. My...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 11, 20132 min read
Questions
Q: Every time I hear someone say, “God told me to do… whatever,” I want to run for cover. I’m generally skeptical. What should I say to...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 7, 20133 min read
How to “Lose” Gracefully
A few weeks ago, I was trying my best to persuade a group of Christian leaders of my church to take a course of action that I believed...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jul 3, 20131 min read
Questions
Q: Aside from giving some money to a few men with “need work” signs, I’ve not had many 10 second rule impressions. Is that normal? Todd...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jun 30, 20135 min read
It’s 6:00 a.m., Do Your Children Know Where You Are?
The title of this blog is an actual question I asked a group of parents recently. The question gets to the heart of leaving a spiritual...
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Clare DeGraaf
Jun 27, 20132 min read
Questions
Q: A group in our church is discussing The 10 Second Rule. A few people in our group believe that you need to have a good attitude about...
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