Even Mustangs Need Rest: An Invitation to Something Better

Learning Biblical Rest from a Wild Mustang The first time I walked up to a wild mustang in a round pen, I knew I was looking at an animal who would do anything to break free from the barriers around him. The horse’s name was Amarillo. He was as...

Reclaiming the Table

Following Jesus Together Around the Table Every...

Can I Trust You?: Cultivating Character That Isn’t Performative

I stood beside him in the church choir. Months later, he was arrested for murder. Back then, he seemed like the kind of man no one would ever question—steady, respected, a pillar of our community. Sure, he...

The Key to Resilience: Returning to Joy

Returning to Joy in the Middle of Tragedy In November 2013 tragedy struck my hometown of Washington, Illinois. An EF-4 tornado, with damaging winds reaching 190 miles per hour, destroyed over one thousand...
Effective Pastoral Care

Effective Pastoral Care

"Precision Pastoring: Nourishing the Caregiver's Soul" "Are we serving you well?" The unexpected...

Miraculous Bible Stories

Miraculous Bible Stories

I love the Bible, even the weird parts—maybe especially its unusual stories—and read it aloud...

Eternal Love with God

Eternal Love with God

This life we live now is significant and important. But even it is ultimately a temporary...

Church Plant Survival

Church Plant Survival

Ā 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...

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Spiritual Growth: A Life of Fruitfulness

Spiritual Growth: A Life of Fruitfulness

After years of apartment living, an overseas move, first jobs, two small children, and nearly ten years of marriage, we bought our first house. It was perfect: huge picture windows, original wood floors, a yard for our children to play in, and a front porch where we...

Servant Leadership: Leading by Example

Servant Leadership: Leading by Example

My approach to leadership has always been comprehensive, which is why the C in chief executive officer (CEO) often represents more than just ā€œchiefā€ for me—it also implies the idea of ā€œcontractorā€ and ā€œcustodian.ā€ This reflects my commitment to lead by example, never...

Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul

Savoring Scripture: A Feast for the Soul

Let’s consider this common analogy: the Bible is like an owner’s manual for life. What a pragmatic picture. What a joy-killing image. The owner’s manual for my car is hidden in the glove compartment along with napkins, the car registration, and ketchup packets. The...

Delighting in God’s Word: Cultivating a Life Rooted in Scripture

Delighting in God’s Word: Cultivating a Life Rooted in Scripture

I am going to do better, I told myself. First thing tomorrow, it’s going to be different. The number of times I have had this exact conversation with myself regarding the conviction to be daily rooted in Scripture is too many to count. Can you relate? My spirit...

Prepare for Life’s Storms with Biblical Wisdom and Leadership

Prepare for Life’s Storms with Biblical Wisdom and Leadership

Forecasting the weather isn’t new. Jesus said as much in Matthew 16:3, ā€œAnd in the morning, ā€˜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.ā€ When we...

When Work Disappoints: Finding Biblical Wisdom in Setbacks

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...

Songs about Heaven

Oh, the wonder and glories of Heaven! Do you long to go there? The Bible often speaks of the place where God dwells. Jesus told His disciples that...

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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.Ā 

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