I am going to do better, I told myself. First thing tomorrow, it’s going to be different. The...
Forecasting the weather isn’t new. Jesus said as much in Matthew 16:3, “And in the morning, ‘Today...
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Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and...
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You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. —Psalm 77:14 The...
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6 Ways to Offer Alzheimer’s Church Support
People in faith communities often respond to their members’ needs with action. Cold in the winter? Hold a coat drive. Students in need of school supplies? Fill their backpacks. Natural disaster in the community? Fundraise to help bring relief. But Alzheimer’s isn’t a...
Embracing the End of Your Rope
Our family’s favorite dog was named Moose. He was a chocolate labrador weighing in at 115 lbs. and he was everything you’d hope for in a dog. He was a gentle giant who loved our kids and who always greeted me heartily when I came home. On most days, Moose ran freely...
Selling to Churches in Summer? Here’s What Works (and What Doesn’t)
Summer is often seen as a slow season for churches—but that doesn't mean ministry stops. In fact, while Sunday attendance might dip and the calendar loosens up, churches remain active behind the scenes. For businesses trying to reach pastors and church leaders,...
Max Lucado: The One Thing I Know After 45 Years in Ministry
Understanding God’s Destiny for You Amid Life’s Struggles Do you believe in God’s destiny for you? I’m nearing half a century as a pastor. Fifty years is plenty of time to hear how many people struggle in life. I’ve learned the question to ask. If you and I were...
Here Comes Trouble, Failing Daily Tests? Here’s the Secret to A+ Living
Recognizing God’s Tests Today in Everyday Life Every day God tests us through people, pain, or problems. Stop and consider your circumstances. Can you identify the tests of today? Snarling traffic? Threatening weather? Aching joints? If you see your troubles as...
Hitting Rock Bottom
We pass much of life— if not most of life—at mid-altitude. Occasionally we summit a peak: our wedding, a promotion, the birth of a child. But most of life is lived at midlevel. Monday-ish obligations of carpools, expense reports, and recipes. But on occasion the world...
Following Jesus in a World Obsessed with Followers
Why We Crave to Be Seen by God We are hardwired to desire affirmation, and that’s not a bad quality in and of itself. In fact, we see this impulse...
The Role of Liturgical Catechesis in Christian Formation
What Is Liturgical Catechesis? Worship is at the heart of Christian existence. The church can be involved in many noble deeds in the world, but...
Understanding the Trinity Doctrine
The Origins of the Trinity Doctrine From the beginnings of the Christian movement, the earliest followers of Jesus held a profound paradox in...
Essential Christianity: Building Faith That Lasts
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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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