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Eight Dangers of Pursuing Applause

November 17, 2017Mike Leake 2 Comments

In his Counsel to Gospel Ministers, John Brown lists the rancid fruit of “indulging in ambitious inclinations” which leads us to “hunt after vainglory and applause from men”: It will dispose you to trample the commands of God under foot… Continue Reading →

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One Lesson Blogging Has Taught Me About Pastoring

September 13, 2017Mike Leake 1 Comment

When I was in middle school I published my own newspaper. It was a riveting journal of all things sports. It was in the mid-90’s and I used the Microsoft Works program which came on my trusty AST computer. It… Continue Reading →

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When You’re Ticked Because Jesus Isn’t Promoting You Like You Thought He Would

May 24, 2017Mike Leake 2 Comments

I’m invited to a rather significant banquet. I do not know the full guest list but I hear that I’ll be rubbing shoulders with influential people. I don’t belong. At least that is what I’m going to say. I’ve learned… Continue Reading →

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Aiming to Displease

May 17, 2017Mike Leake

An eighteen year old John Ryland, Jr. wrote a book of poetry called Serious Essay’s on the Truths of the Gospel. He received high commendation for this work. Though a dear friend, one particular pastor was a bit put off… Continue Reading →

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