As I write this, our local church has been experiencing massive growth. Throughout this process,...
Once, I went to an escape room with my mom and sisters. Oh, man, my blood was pumping the whole...
Work began on the bell tower, the final structure of a cathedral complex in Tuscany, in 1173. This...
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What Does the Ascension Tell Us About Jesus? Jesus is exalted as the true King of the world,...
In the book of Judges, we see the outworking of those who kept choosing what they felt was right....
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of...
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A Prayer Shaped by Bethlehem’s Humility
You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5:2 A Prayer Rooted in God’s Unexpected Ways Nicholas lived and served in...
Rest as a Spiritual Rhythm
As I mentioned earlier, most of us aren’t natural morning people. We’re wired to seek comfort and rest, gravitating toward the warmth of our blankets rather than the chill of early morning air. Perhaps this is part of our survival instinct as human beings. Why Rest...
Mental Health, Faith, and Compassion
Mental Health Myths in the Church “Just pray more.” “Just ask God for healing.” “If you had more faith, you’d get better.” Why Mental Health Is Not a Faith Failure These trite statements are common responses within the church to mental health challenges. Such...
Thirst, Vulnerability, and the Shepherd’s Way
How can the thirst of a Savior become the salvation of a sinner? The Meaning of Thirst in the Ministry of Jesus John’s gospel recounts the occasion of a thirsty Jesus sitting by a well. His lips dry, tongue sticking to the roof of His mouth. It’s hard to imagine God...
Women Leadership, Faith, and Calling
What Do Leadership, Women, and Work Have to Do with It? Some of you may remember the song “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” by Tina Turner. Tina was reflecting on an abusive relationship, noting that love wasn’t enough to keep things together. Tina was married to Ike...
How Stress Impacts the Body and Soul
Stress is ubiquitous in contemporary life,1 and the word gets tossed around as if we all understand what it means. Most of us routinely talk about the daily kinds of stress we experience—in our work, finances, parenting, commuting, and social concerns. Then there is...
The Great Commission Mission: Why Every Person Deserves One Chance
Over the past three decades, our missionary path for my wife Jennifer and I has taken us to jungles, deserts, megacities, and mountain villages....
Motherhood in a Culture of Judgment
If there’s a universal motherhood experience, it’s the judgment of those who think they know better. But while my generation of mothers certainly...
The Digital Mission Frontier
It is worth restating that participation in the mission of God is not something that can be outsourced to artificial intelligence any more than it...
Finding Real Encouragement in a Discouraging World
The enemy has a strategy, and it’s devastatingly simple. Discouragement: The Enemy’s First Strike If he can get us discouraged, he can get us...
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"As revival closes in on the one-week mark at Asbury University, reports are circulating of other colleges and universities where revival fires have...
How The Gospel Enables and Empowers Sexual Purity
Growing up in a churchgoing family, Kate had been taught that maintaining her sexual purity for marriage was of “utmost importance.” She had been...
Liturgical Renewal
In the aftermath of the recent fragmentation and decline of the church, a growing number of evangelicals in the United States are seeking to find...
Why Are Women Leaving the Church?
Women have always attended church at higher rates than men, but that may be changing. From 2003 to 2019, women’s attendance dropped from 48 percent...
About the President
Dave Wike is a family man. Serving pastors, and those who desire to do the same, became his calling over the last 20+ years. He and his wife Margie live in North Carolina. They have a son living overseas, and three daughters still at home. Dave enjoys writing instrumental guitar music, and plans to complete his Masters in Biblical Counseling. He’s also well aware he can do nothing good apart from the Holy Spirit.
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