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People You’ve Maybe Never Heard Of But Should: Alexander Whyte

February 22, 2012Mike Leake

Alexander Whyte was born in January of 1836 in a small town in Scotland.  He was raised by his mother—as his father abandoned he and his mother when he was still a baby.  Growing up to a single mother Whyte… Continue Reading →

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People You’ve Maybe Never Heard Of But Should: George Herbert

February 15, 2012Mike Leake 1 Comment

George Herbert was born in April of 1593 to a wealthy and artistic family in Montgomery, Wales.  Herbert attended Trinity College in Cambridge where he excelled in languages and music.  His intentions were to become an Anglican priest but his… Continue Reading →

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Review of Rediscovering the Church Fathers by Michael Haykin

May 27, 2011Mike Leake 1 Comment

In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy with the lameness of Mike Leake: If you think Basil is a only a name for a spice, then you might need to Rediscover the Church Fathers. If you think St. Ignatius is only… Continue Reading →

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Faithfulness Under Fire Reviewed

May 18, 2011Mike Leake

Our story of what God is doing and has done in our life is vitally important.  Our children need to know our story.  We see what happens when children don’t know our story in Judges 2: When Joshua dismissed the… Continue Reading →

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