I love the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. I realize that we live in an age where fewer are...
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Listening to God’s Voice: Rediscovering Your Identity
So often we try to find the plan for our lives based on those around us. We listen to what others say about us or the way the world defines us. We try to measure up to other people’s standards. We even look at people we think are successful in this world and then...
Living Out Faith Beyond Boundaries
“I'm on a mission to end missions.” This was the wild proclamation I found myself scribbling down during what some might call a “burnout” or crisis of faith. After devoting more than half my life to Christian humanitarian work around the globe, I was exhausted and...
Liturgy in Worship: Rediscovering Depth
EACH WEEK, HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS of Christians all over the world go to church. There are some constants. In almost every church, Christians are praying, reading the Bible, hearing sermons, singing songs, and sometimes receiving the Lord’s Supper. There are also...
A Liturgy of Intercession for One in Ministry
O God Who Faithfully Ministers to All, you have called us not only to know you and love you, but also to become like you, pouring out our lives for the sake of others. You call all persons to this noble task, and some you particularly set apart as ministers in your...
Strengthen Your Faith: Science Confirms the Bible
Today, Christians are faced with challenges from unbelievers which causes many to doubt their faith. Can the Bible be trusted? Are the sections of Scripture written as history meant to be viewed with suspicion until verified by modern science? Jesus talks about the...
God’s Valuation of Women
God’s original design of women was good, but Genesis 3 tells us that the fall mars all of creation. In God’s kindness, He still uses both men and women to accomplish His good purposes. Throughout Scripture, including the Old Testament, we see the importance and value...
Bach’s Music: A Testament to God’s Glory
Johan Sebastian Bach’s music has long been considered among the greatest artistic expressions in human history. When eminent scientist Lewis Thomas...
Caring for Spiritual Orphans in the Wake of the Church’s Great Resignation
The hot Haitian sun beat down on our metal tap tap as we bounced along the dirt road of a small town just outside Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. My hands...
Silent Prayer: A Path to Soul Health
Our souls long for health and the practices that will bring that health, but we have become adept at ignoring or suppressing that longing. That’s...
Peacemaker Discipline: A Grace-Filled Approach to Parenting
When many of us hear the word discipline, we immediately assume it to mean “punishment.” This isn’t a surprise—our society teaches us over and over...
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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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