There’s something powerful about repetition. Doing the same thing day in and day out. Over time...
Most small town churches are trying to do too much. In reality, you really only need to be good at...
I’ve yet to meet a pastor who wants 2019 to be labeled by their church as the “Year Of Blah.” Yet...
“If we had more prayer and less selfishness, our world would be much better.” A person I have...
What would you do if you knew you only had six months to live? That question confronted me during...
At Canaan we are trying to live into our tagline “the church where love makes the...
Most people believe in an afterlife. And in most cases, this belief involves a good place and a...
It’s no surprise that students need to spend daily time alone with God. And its also...
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Gratitude’s Blueprint for Thanksgiving
When people think of thanksgiving, they likely think of Pilgrims, not prayer; drumsticks, not doctrine. Even the holiday of Thanksgiving gets minimized and skipped over. Black Friday has taken over Thanksgiving Day for many people. The morning started with gratitude...
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...
Approaching the Almighty with Confidence
When we pray, we can approach God with confidence, for our faith rests upon His character, not upon promises. Promises are as good as the character...
Three Reasons Why Believers Doubt the Security of Their Salvation
The simple answer is that we let our faulty human perspectives cloud our clear understanding of Scripture. We sometimes doubt the security of...
What Insurance Coverage Should You Have for Your Church?
When you think of a church, it’s much more than just a physical building. A church can mean a lot to a community and parishioners who count on it as...
Learning How to Apologize to Yourself
Apologizing to oneself requires self-talk. Perhaps you have heard someone say, “Talking to yourself is a sign of mental illness.” Wrong! Mentally...
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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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