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When the Spirit Casts Jesus Out

December 20, 2021Mike Leake

I will tell of the decree:The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9… Continue Reading →

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Eight Ways God Overrules Temptation For Our Good

March 2, 2018Mike Leake

If you were on a diet and I knew you were susceptible to eating chocolate cake I would do everything in my power to keep chocolate cake out of your sight, right? Why would I allow you to face temptation?… Continue Reading →

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The Difference Between a Fool and a Simpleton

March 8, 2017Mike Leake

I’m reading Proverbs 7 and trying to figure out if the guy who ends up like “an ox going to slaughter” is just an idiot or if he secretly wanted to fall into the prostitutes trap. I want to say… Continue Reading →

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Did Jesus Have Evil Desire?

March 1, 2016Mike Leake 2 Comments

I’ve had a question bouncing around in my head for quite a few years. Nothing that really tripped me up too much—but one of those times when I couldn’t figure out how to get two verses to jive with one… Continue Reading →

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