Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he seemed a little aloof during choir...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In...

Life Together at Jesus’ Table: Discipleship as Sacramental Living

Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted...

Overcoming Church Hurt with the Good Shepherd

Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry Leaders Too The large church my friend’s family had helped build abruptly dismissed her son, their associate pastor. This honorable young father suddenly found...

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm...

“The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, and He will make them know His covenant” (Psalm...

“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet...

“Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body...

“I count all things loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord"...

“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what...

Abandoned for Our Sake

Abandoned for Our Sake

Abandoned for Our Sake by Steven Furtick I was talking to someone who grew up largely without a...

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit . . . You did not choose me, but I chose...

“For we are His workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared...

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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. 

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