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“This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 NIV) There is a basic difference in Christianity that separates it from nearly every other religion. The difference is this: most other...
Qualified
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet . . .” (Matthew 1:22 NIV) I think that sometimes God just likes showing off. Rainbows, sunsets, hummingbirds . . . atoms – they’re all prime examples of God just showing off. Sometimes, God...
Pastors and Pietism: Key to Spiritual Renewal, Part 4
Copyright © 2017 Roger Helland Are you “praying the price” for pastoral and church spiritual renewal? According to David Butts, president of Harvest Prayer Ministries, “Most surveys indicate that the average American Christian prays 3 minutes or less a day. Pastors...
Rewarded
“But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't worry or be afraid of their threats.” (2 Peter 3:14 NIV) My little brother and I were very close growing up. We both had vivid imaginations so we played together well – for the most...
Persevere
"It is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God." (Act 14:22 HCSB) He had only imagined himself as a farmer. He loved the out of doors and the smell of dirt and livestock and hay. He played with toy trucks and tractors and watched...
Touched
"Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." (Mark 5:34 NIV) She had heard of this teacher who spoke with authority and healed with a touch. God knows she needed a healing touch. But would he touch her? Doubtful. She was...
When Narcissism Comes to Church
Pastor Resources · Pastor Resources - Narcissism The beloved priest-psychologist Henri Nouwen wasn’t trying to define narcissism, but he might as...
Loving God with Our Minds: How the Brain Forms Character and Habits of Faith
Habits are patterns that have been practiced so many times that they develop high-speed connections in the brain—up to 200 times faster than...
The Gospel
Pastor Resources · The Gospel The word Gospel occurs multiple times throughout the New Testament. It’s first appearance is in Matthew chapter...
Appreciating nature in your backyard
Pastor Resources · Appreciating Nature - Appreciating Nature I wanted to take a few moments to share with you how nature and creation has...
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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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