When the Whole World Feels on Fire

In January 2025, I had a flight booked to Los Angeles, and I was keeping an eye on reports of wildfires threatening the city. Those reports only seemed to worsen as the days passed. Drought conditions, low humidity, and a buildup of vegetation,...

Are We Moral Relativists About Gentleness?

Gentleness is a bit like spinach. Most people...

The Sacred-Secular Divide

How did we get to a place of believing that Jesus is our everything but not knowing how he applies to hardly anything in our lives? I think it’s largely because many Christians live with a sacred-secular...

What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit?

Why does Jesus speak only the words the Father tells Him? Seems rather restrictive, doesn’t it? Unless His words possess the life we need. What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit? The Sermon on the mount is...
Find True Sabbath Rest

Find True Sabbath Rest

True Sabbath Rest Frees Us From Restlessness On the Sabbath, we rest We all live with chronically...

A Prayer for Dating

A Prayer for Dating

Seeking God's Wisdom in Dating A Liturgy for Dating Here is where I am, O Lord— I find myself...

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Why We Are Drawn to Praise International bestselling author and speaker Dr. Miles Monroe once said that a man is drawn to praise. I really resonate with his words because for much of my life I equated praise with success. I was conditioned by culture, movies,...

Encountering Christ in the Abyss

Encountering Christ in the Abyss

The grace of God means something like: “Here is your life. You might never have been, but you are, because the party wouldn’t have been complete without you. Here is the world. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid. I am with you.” Frederick...

Understanding Bible Laws Today

Understanding Bible Laws Today

Making Sense of the Bible’s Strange Laws: A Theologian Dad’s Letter to His Daughter Understanding Bible Laws Begins with Historical Context Dear Lucy, Do you remember the time you read through the whole Bible in just a few weeks during lockdown? What surprised me most...

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Find True Sabbath Rest

True Sabbath Rest Frees Us From Restlessness On the Sabbath, we rest We all live with chronically unsatisfied desires. No matter how much we seem to get, it never feels like enough. The Bible calls this inner disquiet “restlessness.” And one of the ways we fight...

Seeking God’s Approval Over Human Praise

Seeking God’s Approval Over Human Praise

International bestselling author and speaker Dr. Miles Monroe once said that a man is drawn to praise. I really resonate with his words because for much of my life I equated praise with success. I was conditioned by culture, movies, cartoons, family, and school to...

Healthy Roots for Faithful Leadership

Healthy Roots for Faithful Leadership

Healthy Roots for Leaders Matter More Than Visible Success When a tree topples, typically no one is harmed, but a toppling leader brings damage to everyone surrounding the leader: a family, a company, a congregation. Trust is broken. Dreams and goals seem to be...

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True Sabbath Rest Frees Us From Restlessness On the Sabbath, we rest We all live with chronically unsatisfied desires. No matter how much we seem to...

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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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