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Grace Receives Sinners and Reveals God’s Heart
Right in the middle of the gospel of Luke we step into some interesting family drama. Jesus tells a story about a father who has two sons. And what we find is God’s heart toward those in need of grace. Because this story in situated in the middle of the gospel (Luke...
Is God Good? Why Gen Z Is Asking Different Questions
I sent a text to a Gen Z young professional: “Do you think God is good? He works full time about a mile from my house and has battled cancer the last couple of years. We opted for a brief interview over text. He responded, “I would say, as a blanket statement, yes....
The Image of God and AI
Our task together is to establish a foundation upon which we can think on AI theologically, ethically, and missiologically. The eventual convergence of humanoid robots—such as NASA’s Valkyrie, designed for humanlike operations in space and on Earth—with AI is a...
Mental Health Ministry in the Church
There are many great movements of God’s Spirit happening around us. Clean water. Bible translation. Child sponsorship. Creation care. International promotions of peace. Racial justice. Evangelism and world missions. Among the most powerful movements in this second...
What Happens When a Deaf Person Comes to Church?
Growing up in a family of pastors—my father, my grandfathers, and brother all serving the local church—I’ve seen firsthand the power of a welcoming multicultural church community. Deaf Ministry Church Begins With a “Yes” So, what happens when a deaf person attends a...
Living as a Kingdom Influencer
You are a kingdom disciple living as a kingdom servant while making a kingdom impact that will resonate throughout all time. And you do this through what we read in 1 Peter, which says we are to “proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into...
Learning to Slow with God
Having worked in full time ministry for five years, as well as working with pastors and ministry leaders in therapy, A. C. knows the unique challenges of slowing down in ministry. In her book, she shares about her personal and professional journey in slowing down,...
How to Read the Bible the Right Way
I am convinced that Satan is on a mission to make us believe the Bible is centered on us. But this could not be any further from the truth. Why We Often Read the Bible Wrong There is a wrong way to read the Bible, and it is done when we make ourselves the focus of...
A Prayer Shaped by Bethlehem’s Humility
You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5:2 A Prayer Rooted in God’s Unexpected Ways Nicholas lived and served in...
Rest as a Spiritual Rhythm
As I mentioned earlier, most of us aren’t natural morning people. We’re wired to seek comfort and rest, gravitating toward the warmth of our blankets rather than the chill of early morning air. Perhaps this is part of our survival instinct as human beings. Why Rest...
Thirst, Vulnerability, and the Shepherd’s Way
How can the thirst of a Savior become the salvation of a sinner? The Meaning of Thirst in the Ministry of Jesus John’s gospel recounts the occasion...
Women Leadership, Faith, and Calling
What Do Leadership, Women, and Work Have to Do with It? Some of you may remember the song “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” by Tina Turner. Tina was...
How Stress Impacts the Body and Soul
Stress is ubiquitous in contemporary life,1 and the word gets tossed around as if we all understand what it means. Most of us routinely talk about...
Grace Receives Sinners and Reveals God’s Heart
Right in the middle of the gospel of Luke we step into some interesting family drama. Jesus tells a story about a father who has two sons. And what...
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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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