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Clare De Graaf
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in Grand Rapids, Michigan, The United States
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January 2012
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Discussing Faith and Politics This Thanksgiving
Recently, I was on a zoom call with a great Christian friend, who asked how he could have better conversations this Thanksgiving with his family and friends, who come from different political views.
The election is over (depending on who you talk to). But I don’t expect the controversies and strong opinions to end anytime soon. So, this Thanksgiving, if you do gather in person, how should followers Read more of this blog post »
The election is over (depending on who you talk to). But I don’t expect the controversies and strong opinions to end anytime soon. So, this Thanksgiving, if you do gather in person, how should followers Read more of this blog post »
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Clare Graaf said:
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I was moved to tears by Young's first book, The Shack. But, I could barely get through the first chapter of Cross Roads. The language was too flowery, as my mother used to say. There were times I had no idea what Young was saying. I've tried going ba
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“The goal of our lives should be nothing less that becoming so familiar with the "mind of Christ" that we could write Jesus' speeches.”
― The 10-Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple
― The 10-Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple
“[The Rule:] Just do the next thing you're reasonably certain Jesus wants you to do.”
― The 10-Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple
― The 10-Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple
“As I stood behind you, I sensed that God was telling me to pay for your groceries, so I did. Simple as that.”
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“There is something inside me, some selfish beast of a subtle thing that doesn't like truth at all because it carries responsibility.”
― Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
― Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
“In our day heaven and earth are on tiptoe waiting for the emerging of a Spirit-led, Spirit-empowered people. All of creation watches expectantly for the springing up of a disciplined, freely gathered, martyr people who know in this life the power of the kingdom of God.”
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