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An Asterisk For Discouragement

July 10, 2013Mike Leake

“The saints and people of God have no true reason for their discouragements, whatever their condition be” –William Bridge I wholeheartedly agree with that William Bridge quote…provided that I get to add an asterisk. And after this asterisk I like… Continue Reading →

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Why Does God Permit Believers to Lose Peace?

May 30, 2013Mike Leake

When a believer loses his/her sense of peace it is a terrible thing. Many of souls have been crushed by this trial. This often leaves those on the outside looking in, as well as those going through the trial, wondering… Continue Reading →

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7 Tips from John Newton On Battling Depression

May 23, 2013Mike Leake

Depression isn’t something new. Contrary to popular belief, Christians in ages past were not ignorant to its reality. I love reading through how the Puritans and early evangelicals (like John Newton) thought through such things as depression. In one letter… Continue Reading →

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What If the Darkness Doesn’t Break?

April 24, 2013Mike Leake 2 Comments

I’m wrestling with God a little today. I read this and it put no slight discomfort in my soul. Speaking of William Cowper, John Newton writes: He lived far above the common standard [of comfort] for about ten years; and… Continue Reading →

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