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John Newton and “Christian” Slave-Traders

March 11, 2021Mike Leake

Yesterday, we looked at the slow-movement of John Newton from slave-trader to anti-slavery to abolitionist. It would certainly make me more comfortable to believe that once Newton became a believer that he immediately moved towards a position of abominating a… Continue Reading →

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What Took John Newton So Long To Denounce the Slave-Trade?

March 10, 2021Mike Leake

John Newton, an atheist and the captain of a slave-ship, is caught in a violent storm. He cries out to God for rescue. The ship is delivered and so is a young John Newton. Upon hitting the shores of England,… Continue Reading →

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Why Justice Needs Proverbs

March 8, 2021Mike Leake

Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling. –Proverbs 26:27 A couple years ago these verses were shaping and forming things in my heart. This was at the same… Continue Reading →

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Why Those Who Are Concerned With ‘Strange Fire’ Should Be Leading The Charge for Justice

December 22, 2020Mike Leake

God is serious about worship. Just ask Nadab and Abihu. These men were the next in line to follow Moses’ brother, Aaron, as the high priests. We read in Exodus 24 that they had a unique experience of seeing a… Continue Reading →

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