I am under the impression that there are some in the wide world of God’s kingdom who view the size...
None of us likes to be criticized, but few, if any, of us will go through life without...
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1. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from...
How many lists of “things I’m thankful for” have you seen this week? Of course, we’re thankful for...
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What’s needed in our churches today is an evangelistic culture. This is not something that happens...
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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...
Found
adjective: discovered after a deliberate search; located, recovered, brought back Imagine a woman who has ten coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and scour the house, looking in every nook and cranny until she finds it? And when she finds it you can be sure...
The Most Underrated Mission Field in America
When we talk about areas in need of gospel-centered churches, American church leaders usually focus on secularized areas where Christianity is uncommon, unpopular, or unheard of altogether. We think of places where churches are not found on every corner, and where...
5 Ways to Support Your Pastor’s Wife All Year Long
1) Give her a gift- something that you know she likes that she doesn't have to share with anyone else. This tells her she is known-- and loved-- by you. 2) Take her out to coffee- take time out of your busy day to listen. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a...
The Messiah Tree
If the Old Testament had a tree nursery in it, it would be found in the book of Isaiah. It is the Grand Central Station of trees. Isaiah’s prophecies overflow with trees and metaphors involving the land as they return again and again to describing the coming of 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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