“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 NIV) I...
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I have been thinking about forgiveness a lot lately. I know many people who struggle with it, in...
I love being a pastor and am called to be a pastor, but at times, doubt comes more naturally for...
“Enjoy life with the wife you love all the days of your fleeting life . . .” (Ecclesiastes 9:9a...
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. —John...
God, assuming we believe in a divine being, existed before the beginning of time. And Christians...
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“Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges...
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How God Fills Our Emptiness with His Grace
I heard a preacher say one time that we all have dark thoughts about God. My initial response was skepticism. As someone whose earliest memories are filled with Bible truths, I didn’t want to think that I have anything but esteem and love for God. But I’ve come to see...
What Kind of Foundation? Part 2
In times like these, we begin to realize how critical our foundations are. We all strive to value strong foundations all the time, but we all know that we struggle to put down strong foundations. It is often easy to build and grow and expand during the good times...
Are We Working Out Our Heavenly Job Description On Earth? Part 2
Consider the labor (trouble) experienced by Moses, Abraham and Elijah. Then consider their work. In I Corinthians 6:2-3 Paul declares that “the saints will judge the world,” and, that “we will judge angels.” In Matthew 25:14-30 twice Jesus says “Well done,...
Are We Working Out Our Heavenly Job Description On Earth? Part 1
As a Christian, you expect to go to heaven when you die, but what do you expect to be doing after you arrive? Perhaps you will spend time with loved ones, make appointments to meet the great saints of the ages, or take a long rest. But, is that all you will be...
Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Part 2
In challenging times your people more than ever need to know you care about them personally. That’s critical when it comes to reopening. If your people sense you are more concerned about getting them back in the seats than you are about their personal wellbeing, it...
Leading and Discipling Into the New Normal Pt. 1
Many Christian leaders are wrestling with what it looks or will look like to reopen in-person church gatherings. Some churches, perhaps yours, are meeting in person now. But whether you are or not, if you’re honest you know things are not “normal.” And so do your...
I Have Zero Time: Strategies for Engaging the Bible When You Don’t Even get to go to the Bathroom by Yourself
Let’s talk about the miraculous invention of 3 × 5 cards. Beth Moore muses that God created them on the eighth day. And Anne Lamott carries one in...
Rising from the Pew
Does your church have chairs or pews? The old pews I grew up sitting on really wore on the tailbone and backbone; today’s chairs are so much more...
The Church and Today’s Single Mom
Is your largest mission field in your neighborhood? Single moms and their families are one of the most unchurched population segments. One in four...
Preach LIFE
How many sermons have you heard or preached on Protecting and Promoting LIFE? I believe the pulpit is the best place from which to teach and have a...
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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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