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Poem From a Dying 9 Year Old Boy

October 10, 2012Mike Leake

I find myself today reading the Life and Writings of Mrs. Jane Dawson of Lancaster.  I skipped across this because of my weekly time with my dear friend John Newton.  My heart is warmed by reading the account of Jane… Continue Reading →

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In Defiance of Them All

June 14, 2012Mike Leake

He had been working on his glorious castle for at least 10 minutes.  Not very long to me but 10 minutes is like 12 years in Isaiah time.  He had put every bit of his creativity and effort into building… Continue Reading →

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O For a Warmer Heart

June 4, 2012Mike Leake

Sometimes it is really helpful to read the struggles of someone that you greatly admire.  When I read of John Newton’s complaints of his own walk with the Lord it helps me to think that perhaps I am not alone… Continue Reading →

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Is This Helpful or Needlessly Pessimistic?

May 29, 2012Mike Leake 2 Comments

As an aging man, and one who had been a Christian for over 30 years, John Newton had this to say about his experience: At my first setting out, indeed, I thought to be better, and to feel myself better… Continue Reading →

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