Life Together at Jesus’ Table: Discipleship as Sacramental Living

Discipleship as Sacramental Living and Table Fellowship Discipleship is sacramental because disciples are the living temple of the triune God, together. Years earlier, Paul’s letter to the Galatians erupted with urgency because Judaizers similarly...

Overcoming Church Hurt with the Good Shepherd

Church Hurt Can Wound Pastors and Ministry...

When the Smallest Becomes the Greatest

As we think about finding and living our purpose on planet Earth, we need to rethink much of what the world teaches us. The world insists that “bigger is better,” “more is mightier,” and “success is measured...

You Can’t Change Someone Who Doesn’t Want to Change

When You Can't Change Someone You Love I’m so tired of trying to change them. I’m worn out from being the one person keeping everything from going off the rails. I’m exhausted from making all this effort but...
Why Memorize Scripture?

Why Memorize Scripture?

No one in the history of the church has had as much access to Scripture as we do in the...

The Danger of Loneliness

The Danger of Loneliness

When Ben and Jenna got married, they both had a thriving community of friends and family around...

The End of Estrangement

The End of Estrangement

Thoughts on ḥesed Recently, I was very kindly invited to join a group of writers commenting on...

The Gift of Humor

The Gift of Humor

What is humor? Humor is defined as the capacity to express or perceive what is funny. This...

The Spirit’s Power

The Spirit’s Power

Our Longing for Closeness Bone of My Bones The English word for intimacy comes from the Latin word...

Holy Spirit’s Power

Holy Spirit’s Power

The Power of the Spirit in Our Weakness A former acquaintance, whom I will call Jim, left his...

Discovering ḥesed

Discovering ḥesed

II. The Great Gift Thoughts on ḥesed In my childhood years, people told me many times, “God loves...

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How to Build a Blazing Bonfire of Hope in a Dizzyingly Dark World

How to Build a Blazing Bonfire of Hope in a Dizzyingly Dark World

There’s nothing quite as disorienting and terrifying as getting lost in the mountains at night. I speak from personal experience. My buddy Donnie Coxsey, an experienced outdoorsman, introduced me to the wonderful world of elk hunting. He had previously taken me on...

Christ-Centered Bible Study

Christ-Centered Bible Study

When we think about understanding a passage of Scripture, we can picture an arrow aimed at the bull’s-eye heart of the passage: the purpose and meaning of the text. To hit the bull’s-eye, we must understand the content of the surrounding rings. The outside ring...

Teaching Our Kids to Love God’s Word

Teaching Our Kids to Love God’s Word

As Christian teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers, we want our kids to love God’s Word. We long for them to grow closer to God as they spend time in Scripture. But how do we encourage engagement with the Bible? By giving them a compelling reason to pick it...

Faithful on Every Page

Faithful on Every Page

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...

Trusting Jesus in the Public Square

Trusting Jesus in the Public Square

Parents have a biblical responsibility to protect their children not only from physical harm but also from spiritual harm. It is entirely appropriate and right for a parent to wrestle with whether they want to allow their child to continue to have a friendship with a...

God’s Refining Process

God’s Refining Process

Few people predict the turbulence and pain that life will inevitably bring. Lives that are filled with joy today can suddenly become bumpy and hard tomorrow, but few people make plans that consider the difficult roads that are sure to come. Understanding the Refining...

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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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