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Why do I sing?
I enjoy singing. It's fun. It's been a big part of my life and I take satisfaction in using it to express my heart and as a tool to explore my relationship with God. It's good for me. But that's not why I sing. Singing connects people. It's an activity...
She Rises Late and Her Kids Make Her Breakfast
It’s Not Gossip If Your Head Is Bowed Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. —James 1:26 I love catching my mother in sin. One time I heard her on the...
It’s About the Heart
It will be very difficult to embark (and remain) on a journey of transformation if we do not have confidence that we are already loved as we currently are. We don’t change so that we’ll be loved more by God. We are measurelessly loved by God, so we are...
The Pharisee Frog
Many years ago the seminary where I attended had invited a guest speaker to preach at one of the chapel services. While I don’t remember anything about his subject I remember something he said in passing: “I have heard a lot of Pharisee frogs in my...
Seven People You Should Fire Right Now
I’ve been pretty lucky in ministry. Over the years I’ve only had to fire a handful of staff and volunteers. It’s the least enjoyable part of my job but also one of the most important. And if you’re a pastor, it’s one of your most important jobs. Allowing a person to...
Why I Stopped Preaching Doctrine
I was saved as a teenager in the mid-seventies in a small church in a small town in southwest Missouri. Almost immediately I was taught doctrine. Even before I really knew what it was. The English word “doctrine” derives from the old Latin word “doctor”...
Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets
My Dad had a terrible habit. I thought it was terrible, anyway. Or At least I thought so. He wouldn’t tell me what to do. Specifically, he wouldn’t...
Does Religious Activity Produce Disciples?
Throughout history, we humans have been trying to “become more Godly” through rigid discipline, controlled behavior, strict legalism, and an...
That’ll Leave a Mark!
I vividly remember a number of years ago that we were moving some things on the platform of our church getting ready for some event. One of our...
Life-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned from Persecuted Christians
We’re leaving for the airport in twenty-five minutes. I hope you’re ready. I’m rushing around my house, trying to figure out how to get my suitcase...
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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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