IV. Notes Towards a Ministry of Ḥesed Thoughts on ḥesed Does a ministry of ḥesed exist? I suggest...
We’re living in uncertain times, of that I’m certain. A failing economy. The constant threat of a...
No one in the history of the church has had as much access to Scripture as we do in the...
When Ben and Jenna got married, they both had a thriving community of friends and family around...
Thoughts on ḥesed Recently, I was very kindly invited to join a group of writers commenting on...
What is humor? Humor is defined as the capacity to express or perceive what is funny. This...
Our Longing for Closeness Bone of My Bones The English word for intimacy comes from the Latin word...
The Power of the Spirit in Our Weakness A former acquaintance, whom I will call Jim, left his...
II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves...
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How the Book of Common Prayer Shapes Our Faith Nearly fifteen years ago, I was at a weekend retreat off the coast of Washington—there were wood cabins, homey food, occasional views of the snow-capped Olympic mountains. Good friends were the speakers, and I went...
Collect Prayers Journey
I began writing short prayers, or what is simply called a “collect,” on March 15, 2020—the day that our country shut down on account of the coronavirus. At first, it was simply a way for me to cope with my own fears over an uncertain future. I’d written such prayers...
Resurrection and Life
Hope deferred makes us sick, doesn’t it? Our hearts long to be fulfilled. It’s a sign of being alive. And during this moment of being alive, there’s nothing we can do that doesn’t converge on the life of Christ. “He is before all things, and in him all things hold...
Finding Belonging in Church
I could see her out the corner of my eye. A woman from church who I did not know well lingered just off stage, clutching a notebook to her chest. She was clearly waiting for me, but I paused to give myself a moment. Tiredness had settled deep in my body, and my...
Enduring Leadership Lessons
No other crucible does more to develop personal wisdom than the crucible of enduring challenge. Although we wish our life and our leadership responsibilities were consistent from day to day, they rarely are. Though every leader faces enormous challenges that require a...
Habit of Discipleship
How to Start the Habit of Discipleship In Your Family What’s a small, regular habit that has a surprisingly large impact on your life? Maybe you drink more water during the day when you fill a big bottle of water in the morning, or breathing a prayer right after...
Understanding Calling Burnout: The Devastating Effects on Purpose and Identity
While burnout in general is definitely concerning—leading to depression, anxiety, increased sick days, relational conflict, a kind of psychological...
The Resurrection’s Power to Transform and Empower
On Holy Saturday in 2019, The New York Times published columnist Nicholas Kristof’s interview with Serene Jones, the president of New York’s famed...
How to Let Go of Control and Trust God’s Guidance
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34, NIV) Recently,...
Reverse Engineering Your Life with God’s Wisdom
We built a log home twenty-five years ago. Sadly, it burned to the ground, and we needed to rebuild it. Log homes are built in a parking lot...
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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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