“Skate to where the puck is going,” Wayne Gretzky’s father taught him. That is, don’t skate to...
If your church or denomination sets aside a special week to focus on missions, you know it can be...
Why Visit Israel? Does a visit to the Holy Land benefit pastor and congregation? Taking our...
There’s nothing quite as disorienting and terrifying as getting lost in the mountains at night. I...
When we think about understanding a passage of Scripture, we can picture an arrow aimed at the...
As Christian teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers, we want our kids to love God’s Word....
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1...
Parents have a biblical responsibility to protect their children not only from physical harm but...
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Prepare for Life’s Storms with Biblical Wisdom and Leadership
Forecasting the weather isn’t new. Jesus said as much in Matthew 16:3, “And in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.” When we...
When Work Disappoints: Finding Biblical Wisdom in Setbacks
Disappointment at work is an everyday experience for most of us. It happens when work fails to live up to our hopes or expectations. We don’t finish everything on our to-do list. Only one person attends the online event we planned. Customers prefer our competitor’s...
Understanding the Parable of the Two Lost Sons
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering round to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners, and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable. —Luke 15:1–3 The Elder Brother and the Two Lost Sons...
Understanding the Gospel Mom: A Calling Rooted in Christ
Over the last decade, the two of us (Emily and Laura) have embarked on our own journeys to understand what a good mom really is. If you’re familiar with our ministry, Risen Motherhood, then you might know that as sisters-in-law and friends, we talked regularly in the...
What the Early Church Knew About Biblical Family
The Early Church’s View of Biblical Family When I was a kid growing up down South, my mom always referred to her in-laws as “Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard.” My parents both grew up in the small town of Talladega, Alabama, where every adult was a “Mr.” or “Mrs.” to anyone...
Miracles Lead to Worship
You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. —Psalm 77:14 The Power of Biblical Miracles Miracles are hard to believe in, and they should be. In Matthew 28 we are told that the apostles met the risen Jesus on a mountainside in...
Advertising to Churches in the Digital Age: Churches Are Looking—But Are They Finding You?
Church leaders are searching online for tools and resources. Make sure your business is visible where pastors are already looking.
Understanding Preteen Brain Changes: What Parents and Pastors Need to Know
Wonder Why Preteens Do What They’re Doing? How Preteen Brain Changes Impact Behavior We’ve heard about the hormonal rushes and changes taking place...
Faith and Trauma: Creating Safe Spaces in the Church
Presently, the church stands at a turning point where the narrative of pain and alienation can be transformed into a story of healing and...
The Power of Sabbath Practice
My sister is a busy woman. She and her husband have four kids, ages ten to seventeen. They live outside of town in a house with some property, along...
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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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