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Make a List and Check It Twice (a Month)
Do you use a journal? It doesn’t matter whether you favor apps like Evernote or prefer the tactile feel of a journal in your hands—as long as you record your thoughts often. While you likely have a system of note taking that works for you—if so, stick with it—consider...
Break Up with Writer’s Block
You’ve been sitting there, staring at your screen for the last half-hour. And all you can think about is coffee…and when you’re supposed to get your oil changed again, and what you’ll eat for dinner…except that you’re supposed to be writing your next sermon. Welcome...
The Importance of Prioritizing
Pastoring is tough business. How, as a pastor, do you keep the Lord happy, your spouse happy, your kids happy, and your congregation happy (and if you’re part of a denomination, headquarters happy)—all while making sure you’re healthy and happy too? Well, that’s the...
The Pastor’s Children in Church
When my husband was getting ready to graduate from seminary, he was asked to visit a rural church in view of a call to be the pastor. It was to be a weekend visit, which included my husband meeting with various groups: the pastor search committee, the volunteer music...
The Power of Humility
I love movies – especially redemptive movies with plenty of action and a storyline that captivates the imagination. There are some basic themes that go into these types of epic tales. One of those themes – the “bad guy” must be sufficiently arrogant. Yet, in the...
They’re Saying “God Isn’t Fixing This”
A nationally recognized newspaper recently said of the latest tragedy, “God Isn’t Fixing This”…and the people in your ministry are angry. They’re ranting on Facebook and other social media. They want all the so-called “godless liberals who are destroying our country”...
WAITING FACES IN FAR AWAY PLACES
You see the pictures regularly, and you hear the pleas for help. Somebody flashes a photo up on your screen of the most pitiful little face who...
Bloodline
The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; from heaven He will thunder against them. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth. “He will...
Opportunities
“Make the most of every opportunity.” (Colossians 4:5b NIV); About this time last year, I had a chance to spend some time with the man that mentored...
Mended
As a counselor and a student of the Bible over the years, I recognized that there are three kinds of forgiveness: From God From a person you have...
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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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