As Christians, we’re supposed to live in the world but not be caught up in it. That can seem like...
Do you use a journal? It doesn’t matter whether you favor apps like Evernote or prefer the tactile...
You’ve been sitting there, staring at your screen for the last half-hour. And all you can think...
Pastoring is tough business. How, as a pastor, do you keep the Lord happy, your spouse happy, your...
When my husband was getting ready to graduate from seminary, he was asked to visit a rural church...
I love movies – especially redemptive movies with plenty of action and a storyline that captivates...
A nationally recognized newspaper recently said of the latest tragedy, “God Isn’t Fixing This”…and...
All through the month of December we'll be giving away great gifts including Bibles, books, and...
Why do bad things happen? What can we say in the light of the almost weekly news of shootings on a...
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WAITING FACES IN FAR AWAY PLACES
You see the pictures regularly, and you hear the pleas for help. Somebody flashes a photo up on your screen of the most pitiful little face who seems to come from a far-off place, and your immediate thought is that they are simply tugging on your heartstrings to...
Bloodline
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; from heaven He will thunder against them. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth. “He will give strength to His king, and exalt the horn of His anointed.” (1 Samuel 2:10) What the prophet Samuel learned as he...
Opportunities
“Make the most of every opportunity.” (Colossians 4:5b NIV); About this time last year, I had a chance to spend some time with the man that mentored me spiritually when I was in high school. He now lives in Birmingham, AL and I was there for a few days attending a...
Mended
As a counselor and a student of the Bible over the years, I recognized that there are three kinds of forgiveness: From God From a person you have offended To another person when you have felt offended In this chapter we will share verses about these three distinctives...
5 Myths We Believe That Keep Us From Rest
Just like Aretha Franklin so famously sang, “R-E-S-T-I-N-G is supposed to be so good for me, R-E-S-T-I-N-G what’s that? Please help me!” Ok so we all know that The Queen of Soul never quite belted those lyrics, but I have read them in the eyes of countless pastors,...
Unlocking the Joy of Giving in Your Congregation
Giving is the fruit of a discipled believer. The amount may be limited by circumstances, but not by the lack of an uncomplicated and generous heart. Just like every ministry, a church must be built upon a solid foundation. The cornerstone is Jesus and we anchor the...
A Thrill of Hope
If you listened to my Christmas playlist, you’d quickly get bored. It’s essentially every version of O Holy Night available on Spotify. Even though...
Nativity
The word “nativity” is derived from the Latin nativus, which means “arisen by birth.” Although technically we could use the word to describe any...
Who IS the Reason for the Season?
We are the reason for the season? It struck me while reading that popular Christmas phrase one more time. I know I’ve read it hundreds of times....
Christmas Away From Home
There are many reasons and places to experience a first Christmas away from home. If you have, you understand. Have you thought of the first time...
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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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