How often do widows come up in the Gospels? Surprisingly, a lot! The most famous widow’s story is...
Hope is a term often used in a context of doubt. When we say, “I hope my team wins,” there is a...
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Surrender is far from a widely embraced concept in our culture today. Surrender is the opposite of...
A friend and I began planning an event for our church where unmarried men and women could mingle...
“Then Jesus told them this parable, ‘Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them....
I’m with some fellow graduate students who are seeking God for next steps. Out of all we have...
As I have spent more time gardening in the past year than ever, I’ve learned some valuable lessons...
Repeatedly arrested Pastor Artur Pawlowsky was arrested yet again, this time for simply peacefully...
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What Does Christian Meditation Look Like?
What does the word meditation mean to you? Some see it as spiritually dangerous or discount it as simply not for them. In reality, meditation has deep roots in the Christian faith. Psalm 1 sets a precedent for Christians regarding meditation. Originally written as an...
A Way of Life Developed in God’s Freedom
There are moments when a single truth seems to cry out for focused proclamation. For me one of these moments came in the early 1980s; freedom in Christ seemed the truth in need of focus. When I looked at the people I was living with as pastor—fairly affluent, well...
Discovering Your Inherent Worth
As I’ve wrestled with understanding my own worth, I’ve heard a lot of self-positivity messages reminding me no matter my body type, job, parenting style, or social status, I’m valuable and “worth it.” In many ways, it’s refreshing. We see posts on social media or even...
Understanding the Process of Recovery
Recovery isn’t a fixed state; it’s a process. Recovery isn’t a destination. If you’re “in recovery,” you’re on a journey whose direction of travel is toward self-direction, health and well-being, and the fulfillment of your potential. In recovery, we develop the...
Unlocking Joy through Brain Science
A few years ago, I (Chris) wrote a book with neuroscience specialist Dr. Jim Wilder, addiction recovery specialist Ed Khouri, and educator Sheila Sutton called Joy Starts Here. In our book we describe joy this way. Joy is the twinkle in someone’s eyes, the smile from...
We live in a political world.
That is the opening line to Bob Dylan’s 1989 song “Political World.” The poet laureate of rock ’n’ roll ends the song with these lines: We live in a political world / Everything is hers or his / Climb into the frame and shout God’s name / But you’re not even sure what...
Continuing Education for Pastors
The Importance of Continuing Education for Pastors In today's rapidly evolving world, the role of pastors extends far beyond traditional pastoral...
Build Ministry Teams
How To Build Entrepreneurial Ministry Teams How to Build Entrepreneurial Ministry Teams. Church staff regularly request our recommendations...
Power of Prayerwalking
Walk This Way: Exploring the Power of Prayerwalking Recently the simple act of walking has gained renewed appreciation. But what if we combined this...
Submission in Marriage
Why Submission in Marriage Isn’t Blind Obedience “I need help submitting to my husband,” my client said. I noted her sad countenance. “Tell me about...
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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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