Our cultural reluctance to ask for things is certainly a hurdle for our spiritual life. So we need...
“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you and your joy may be full.” (John...
Easter used to sneak up on me. Growing up in a Protestant pastor’s family, I was grateful for...
Mindfulness is a big deal in today’s culture. Businesses such as Apple, sports...
We typically think of discipleship relationships in the category of mentoring. A mentoring...
I know what happens when you mention self-control. It’s like sucking the oxygen out of a room....
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty,...
Ministry is hard. I hate saying that because it sounds like I’m complaining, but I’m actually just...
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As America Grapples With Division, Here Are 4 Ways Pastors Can Help Bridge the Divide
As we prepare for the 2020 Presidential Election, we have an important role as Christian leaders to shepherd our congregations through this time of division and contention. We are called by God to walk in Christ’s footsteps to be peacemakers—not merely peacekeepers....
… of the Day Emails
So, you want to write a “Meditation of the Day”, a daily reflection on a Scripture verse or spiritual thought. Very laudable—potentially very useful and beneficial—an excellent idea if you are writing a book. But if you want to send it to your friends and congregation...
Experiencing God’s Love in a Broken World
Evangelism is sharing the love of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ with an unsaved person/people to provide the opportunity for them to respond to God’s call and to receive God’s offer of eternal life with him. Our motivation for evangelism should be our love for...
Four Keys to Enjoying Your Time with the Bible More
Most Christians want to spend more time with God’s Word, but often find that it is a struggle to get started or keep going with their Bible reading. There are a lot of possible reasons for that struggle, but it isn’t inevitable, and there are definitely things that we...
What Kind of Foundation? Part 4
This article is the final in a series that has already been published and that has focused on the critical need for churches to build a strong foundation in missions. We all know that at some point the foundation is done, and then it is time to build. Once the...
Your Preaching Is Overrated
There I said it. You may not agree, but you needed to hear it. Now, before you unsubscribe or send me a scathing email about the power of the spoken word of God, hear me out. I’m not saying that the Word of God is overrated. I’m not saying that you’re preaching isn’t...
No Lost Causes
“Then Jesus told them this parable, ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open...
Knowing Whose You Are: Clinging to God in Influencer Culture
I’m with some fellow graduate students who are seeking God for next steps. Out of all we have learned, God, how then should we live? We crazy...
Healing a Wounded and Critical Spirit
As I have spent more time gardening in the past year than ever, I’ve learned some valuable lessons about weeds that look like flowers to the...
Like Canada, Our Country Could Move Towards Tyranny Enforced by Nazi-Like Police
Repeatedly arrested Pastor Artur Pawlowsky was arrested yet again, this time for simply peacefully protesting. No other protestors were arrested —...
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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.
Dave Wike
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