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...
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...

Revitalize Bible Reading

Revitalize Bible Reading

Does Bible Reading Make You Feel Frustrated and Bored? It May Be Time for a Reset. “Can I share a...

Ḥesed and Friendship

Ḥesed and Friendship

I. “Learn what this means…” Thoughts on ḥesed … [Jesus] said unto them, They that be whole need...

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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...

The Wisdom of Set Times of Prayer

The Wisdom of Set Times of Prayer

Looking back in history, it’s apparent that God’s people utilized set times of prayer to habituate and enrich their prayer lives. Historical Foundations of Set Times of Prayer We know that “Judaism prescribed prayer three times a day: after daybreak, before sunset,...

30 Crucial Questions for Premarital Counseling

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...

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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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