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Simon the Magician and The Preacher’s Temptation

December 12, 2018Mike Leake

Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money, 19 saying, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the… Continue Reading →

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A Humbling and Yet Freeing Truth for Pastoral Ministry

December 10, 2018Mike Leake

One of my favorite memes to view are the “You Had One Job” fails. But in reality many of the mistakes probably happen because the person doesn’t have one job but many jobs. Distraction, business, or a lack of focus… Continue Reading →

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10 Chapters Which Shaped Me: Sibbes

December 7, 2018Mike Leake

I have read many books in my three plus decades of life. My favorite is still The Monster at the End of This Book. It’s pretty hard to top that classic. I’m certain that in some way every book I’ve… Continue Reading →

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10 Books, books, ministry, Richard Sibbes

Biblical Sexuality Isn’t a Stump You Can Mow Around

December 3, 2018Mike Leake 4 Comments

I read a helpful illustration somewhere about the nature of pastoral ministry. The illustration likened ministry to mowing around a troublesome stump in your yard. Ultimately things would be easier if the stump were removed and you could just mow… Continue Reading →

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