The Road to Repentance Leads to Freedom

God Uses Conviction to Begin the Road to Repentance One morning I was putting on my makeup when my youngest daughter, Riggin, who was three at the time, came slowly and sheepishly through the door of my room. I excitedly greeted her like I always...

A Prayer for Dating

Seeking God's Wisdom in Dating A Liturgy for...

God Won’t Waste Your Pain

God Won't Waste Your Pain Through Every Season Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend time in Rome. It’s hard to explain how full of history and beauty that city is. My inner nerd would flare in...

A Prayer for Beginning a New Job

Trusting God at the Beginning of a New Job A Liturgy for Beginning a New Job O God Who Goes Before Me, You are present and at work in every age, in every season, in every beginning. So be present to...
The High Value of Dad

The High Value of Dad

I was around nine years old, when my dad and I took an evening trip to Kmart. My dad wanted to get...

Let’s Do Family Together

Let’s Do Family Together

When I was a kid, diamonds were the furthest things from my mind. But somehow I remember that back...

Do I Really Matter to God?

I recently had a conversation with a really smart person. I don’t mean street smart—I mean a bona...

A New Family Tradition

I have a good friend whose father was a two-term governor of our state—the youngest governor in...

Top 5 Pastor Conferences

Top 5 Pastor Conferences

Every son needs a father; every mentor needs to also be a mentee; and every pastor needs other...

Experiencing Burn Out

Experiencing Burn Out

When my husband was in seminary, he was offered the opportunity to pastor a mission church. We...

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Created to Create

    The LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. Genesis 2:7 NLT Have you ever wondered, Where did I come from? Before your eyes glaze over and you start...

Six Things You Should Know About First-Time Guests

Six Things You Should Know About First-Time Guests

The church I serve recently hosted a “Friends and Family Day” in which we saw our largest attendance of the year. It was awesome seeing all the new faces and how our volunteers connected with new guests. I’m hoping that we see many of them come back and get connected...

Good, Better, Best

Good, Better, Best

Exercising discernment when every choice is a good choice It happens more often than I like to admit. My husband and I will be comparing our schedules, synching our calendars for the upcoming week, when we realize that we’ve got (at least) two important events...

Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy

"Do not judge, lest you should be judged." Matthew 7:1 BLB “There are too many hypocrites in the church, so I don’t go.” That was the first sentence out of the young man’s mouth after he found out that I was a pastor. I was walking my dog and stopped to talk to a...

The Hardest Part of Being a Missionary

The Hardest Part of Being a Missionary

You know it is true…most people avoid ever praying the prayer asking God if they are to be headed to the mission field! Why? God might actually say “YES, GO!”. Do you think that is the hardest part of being a missionary? There is no rock solid evidence or great...

Taking Back Advent Part 4

Taking Back Advent Part 4

As I laid in bed this morning, our Advent journey drawing towards the culmination of all of our hopes and preparations, I thought about the capacity I have for fearfulness. I expend way too much time and energy worrying about what might happen. The beautiful thing...

Hermeneutical Virtues

What personal qualities are the most important as a pastor or teacher studies the Bible week after week? I offer five of the twelve virtues listed...

What Is Sacred Sex?

I remember speaking on this topic at a Christian physicians conference. I began by explaining that marital sex is good and a God-blessed, sacred...

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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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