Understanding Church Unity in Christ Through Creation

If you’ve observed a tight-knit flock of birds racing overhead and asked yourself, “How come they don’t hit each other?” or “Which one’s in charge anyway?” you’re not alone in your questions. How do birds coordinate themselves into a united,...

Understanding Your Child of God Identity

See what great love the Father has given us that...

Dream Again in Faith Even in Difficult Seasons

No matter how bad things get, you’ve got to keep dreaming. There’s something powerful about writing goals down. It makes them feel permanent, which can be a little scary— but I think that’s the point. Writing...

Heal Spiritual Trauma and Begin Restoring Faith

Beginning to Heal after Spiritual Trauma Ella quit praying and reading her Bible. She’d lost her sense of having a deep and personal relationship with God, and terms such as submission, godly wife, and duties...
Church Plant Survival

Church Plant Survival

 Avoiding a Core Meltdown Church Planting Lessons for Church Plant Survival Church planting can be...

Benefits of Humor

Benefits of Humor

Understanding the Benefits of Humor What is humor? Humor is defined as the capacity to express or...

Our Salvation in Christ

Our Salvation in Christ

Just like the Old Testament, the New Testament teaches that this wonderful salvation is extended...

Only Jesus Can Save

Only Jesus Can Save

The garden was God’s original plan played out on earth. Authority and power were the birthrights...

Right Person, Right Role

Right Person, Right Role

5 Steps to Getting the Right Person in the Right Role Have you ever had a nagging feeling that you...

God’s Call to Speak

God’s Call to Speak

Encouragement for Writers and Speakers: Insights from Cynthia Heald This excerpt is from a...

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Faith and Humanity: Bridging the Gap Between Belief and Experience

Faith and Humanity: Bridging the Gap Between Belief and Experience

The Gap Between Faith and Humanity Just think about your own gap for a moment, the distance between what you think you should believe about God—how to know and relate to him—and your actual life experience. Most likely, you’ve had to wrestle with toxic and shame-based...

How to Read the Bible: Intent, Methodology, and Influences

How to Read the Bible: Intent, Methodology, and Influences

How do you read the Bible? Exploring Intent: Why Do You Read the Bible? One way we may begin to answer this question centers on intent. You read the Bible for the purpose of devotion, or prayer, or study. If you’re a preacher like me, you may read the Bible because...

Resilience in Brokenness: Finding Faith and Strength

Resilience in Brokenness: Finding Faith and Strength

“Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Psalm 116:7, CSB Recognizing Brokenness and Choosing Resilience It was just a broken ice maker. It wasn’t a catastrophic event. I was safe. I was in a good place. And I was looking forward to spending...

Prioritize Worship Before Work: Insights for Ministry Leaders

Prioritize Worship Before Work: Insights for Ministry Leaders

For ministry leaders, the new year brings fresh anticipation for where God will lead us next. As I approached the new year with my own hopes and expectations, God led me to Joshua 5:13-15. It’s the end of a 40-year trek in the wilderness. Israel has crossed the...

Combating Religious Persecution in Pakistan

Combating Religious Persecution in Pakistan

The Harsh Reality of Religious Persecution in Pakistan Imagine stepping out of your car, unknowingly treading on a few pieces of paper on the pavement, only to be arrested and charged with offenses that could lead to a life sentence. In Pakistan, this nightmare is a...

A Practical Guide to Parenting Adult Children

A Practical Guide to Parenting Adult Children

Understanding Your Relationship with Adult Children How would you describe your relationship with your adult child? Your answer to this question will reveal where you need to start or pick up if you desire a growing relationship. Because human relationships are...

The Art of Conversation

As Southerners, being sociable is in our DNA. As a southern girl, I was taught the art of conversation from an early age. As a southern grandmother,...

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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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