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The Pain of Celebrating a Physical Resurrection Virtually

April 7, 2020Mike Leake

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” The above quote is often attributed to Martin Luther, but you’ll be hard-pressed to track it down in any of his… Continue Reading →

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Learning the Language of Lament (Conclusion)

December 11, 2017Mike Leake 1 Comment

Why does it really matter if I grumble instead of lament? Is there really a big difference between saying, “We’re going to die out here!” And, “Lord, I’m afraid we are going to die out here, deliver us!” Yes. And… Continue Reading →

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Learning the Language of Lament (Part Five)

December 6, 2017Mike Leake

I’ve got a challenge for you. Scroll through your preferred social media platform and see how many posts it takes to find someone complaining about a political leader or an action of a political leader. My guess is you won’t… Continue Reading →

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Learning the Language of Lament (Part Four)

December 4, 2017Mike Leake 2 Comments

In his book, Battling Unbelief, Barnabas Piper explains the difference between believing doubt and unbelieving doubt. Of unbelieving doubt he says: When unbelieving doubt poses a question, it is not interested in the answer for any reason other than to… Continue Reading →

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