“He comforts us whenever we suffer. That is why whenever other people suffer, we are able to...
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How to Memorize Scripture by Accident
Full disclosure: You can’t memorize Scripture by accident; it does take effort. But if you put these following steps into practice, you will discover that it’s a lot easier than you think. These are the steps that I use to memorize Scripture, so I know they work and...
A Love Letter to the Church from and Autistic Pastor
Pastor Resources · A Love Letter to the Church from and Autistic Pastor I have learned from responses to my autism diagnosis that whenever we eat the proverbial fruit, we lose faith in the very idea that God created humanity to be human and to be free from the...
The Enneagram Goes to Church
Pastor Resources · The Enneagram Goes to Church Adaptation from The Enneagram Goes to Church by Todd Wilson Adapted from The Introduction, “Pastoring Is About People” After months of sitting with the Enneagram and sharing in its insights, my mind turned from me, my...
Be Inspired: Studying the “Great Cloud of Witnesses”
Pastor Resources · Be Inspired: Studying the “Great Cloud of Witnesses” I haven’t figured out whether it’s acceptable or not to have a favorite book in the Bible. I mean, it’s God’s Word, and every word is a gift! But let’s face it, there are books we tend to...
12 Million USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes Delivered
Over 12 Million USDA Farmers to Families Food Boxes Delivered to Families in the “Last Mile of Need” by Faith-Based Community Network continues to expand for round five Bakersfield, CA (January 20, 2021) Since the United States Department of Agriculture...
Four Common Excuses for Not Implementing a Cancer Prevention Plan
In 1930, the cancer rates in the US were one in 30. Today, the rates have increased to one in every two men and one in every three women. Years ago, the American Cancer Society blamed genetics, but today they know better. Research clearly shows that lifestyle is the...
When God’s Plan Doesn’t Make Sense
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Making Room in Advent
Advent, which means “coming, or arrival,” is a gestation process. It is a season of allowing Christ to be formed in us as we also are formed in him....
Jesus-Approved Self-Care
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Would You Like God to Give You a Word for the Year?
Holly and Glenn Packiam practice life-giving rhythms to experience freedom and abundance as they abide in Christ. In this excerpt from their book,...
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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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