A kingdom divided will not stand.” Sounds nice in theory, especially since it’s Biblical. But...
Recently, our family celebrated the 7th birthday of our twin girls, Adleigh and Liana. Amid the...
Scripture says we have an inheritance. It is reserved for us, and it is shielded by faith. We have...
Whether you are wrestling with whether to adopt a child or one of your parishioners comes to you...
Let’s face it, leading a church can feel frustrating. You have a vision but they’re not be buying...
Whenever the grandchildren visited, my brother made a point to spend special time with each child....
Frank Couch has spent his entire adult life either teaching the Bible in ministry settings or...
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I escaped from prison in mid-October, 2003. Perhaps I’d best explain myself lest rumors fly: My...
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3 Questions Every Small Town Pastor Should be Asking
Do you remember the Robert Frost poem “The Road Not Taken?” The premise is in life we have choices, and sometimes choosing to take the road less traveled can make all the difference. Today, I was looking through some old notebooks of mine and came across some thoughts...
Gifts
“However, he has given each one of us a special gift through the generosity of Christ.” (Ephesian 4:7 NLT) I have a friend that is one of the best speakers I’ve ever heard. He has an uncanny ability to explain the most complex theology is concise, simple, and often,...
Preventing Pastoral Stress and Burnout
Serving the local church as a pastor is a calling, and on the best days, there’s nothing more fulfilling than leading a congregation into deeper relationship with God. But, on other days, we pastors face challenges that are unique to our individual...
God’s Grace in Using Your Free Will for the Better
Decide never to misuse or abuse your free will to indulge in your fallen human nature. In the physical world, falling is easier than climbing. Climbing takes effort; to fall, all you have to do is let go. Because of the law of gravity, the natural state of any object...
Evil Has a Strategy and So Should We
I often find myself saddened and frustrated as I watch the news. Hearing the news of shootings, burnings of churches, human trafficking, death, disease and disorder is heart breaking. The more I hear these stories the more I am reminded that the pain and trails of...
Every Day Can Be a Special Day
There are many days scattered throughout the year that emphasize certain things, though many of them are tucked and hidden away. Apparently National Rocky Road Day, Hug Your Cat Day, and Flag Day are among just some of the special emphases that make the June...
Barriers to Inclusion
As a pastor who is learning to navigate life with my own autism diagnosis as well as lead a church, I am often asked by special-needs families how...
Lead from the Strength of Your Home
I remember one evening many years ago, in a season when all my kids were little, they all had a massive meltdown at the dinner table. No joke, all...
One Nation Under God, Liberal Theological Revisionism, and Confessing Pastors
The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States contains the phrase "one nation under God." The word "God" is capitalized making it a proper noun. A...
The Permanent Values of Family Worship
How would you answer the question, “How do we pass on the worship of God to our children?”? One can falsely assume that worship of God can be...
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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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