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Running With Watermelon Shoes

August 8, 2022Mike Leake

There is a phrase from the comedy, Mystery Men, that I think perfectly describes my relationship with the Lord. In the scene Ben Stiller, who plays Mr. Furious, is frustrated with the new leader of his ragtag band of superheroes,… Continue Reading →

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Rules Without Reasons

September 27, 2016Mike Leake 3 Comments

If I’d been in the Garden of Eden, it would have been a bit like this: God: “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall… Continue Reading →

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Moralism Isn’t the Only Option

January 16, 2014Mike Leake 2 Comments

Tullian Tchividjian was recently interviewed by Jonathan Merritt. In the interview Merritt noted that Tchividjian’s work would likely be met with criticism. Here is Tullian’s response: I’m sure it will get mixed reactions. This isn’t the kind of book that… Continue Reading →

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Is Legalism the Problem of the Hour?

January 15, 2014Mike Leake

“…since Genesis 3, legalism (self-salvation) has always been our biggest problem. And this problem does not shift to something else when the cultural mood shifts–it just takes one of two different forms.” –Tullian Tchividjian. (Quoted from Church We Have a Problem)… Continue Reading →

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