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...
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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...
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II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves...
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God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:9 There has never been a single moment in all of history where God has not been faithful. You may be thinking, But what about the times in my life when I...
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The Wisdom of Set Times of Prayer
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30 Crucial Questions for Premarital Counseling
Like many pastors conducting premarital counseling for couples, you probably feel like you never have time to cover everything. Homework is crucial, but often, the young man and woman fail to complete that. I’ve discovered some vital questions the couple might ask...
How to Experience the Best Lent Ever
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Creative Destruction: A Path to Church Renewal
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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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